JOB INSECURITY AND ITS OUTCOMES - MODERATING EFFECTS OF WORK-BASED AND NONWORK-BASED SOCIAL SUPPORT

The moderating effects of work-based support on the relationship betwe en job insecurity and several work-related outcomes, namely (i) job di ssatisfaction, (ii) proactive job search, (iii) noncompliant job behav iors; and nonwork based support on the relationship between job insecu rity and a nonwork-related outcome, (iv) life dissatisfaction, were ex amined. Data were gathered through a mail survey to MBA graduates of a large northeastern university in the U.S. The findings of this study suggested that support derived from others at the workplace can contri bute significantly in buffering individuals against job dissatisfactio n, proactive job search, and noncompliant job behaviors when their job security is at stake. Equally important is support provided by family and friends which may buffer individuals against negative outcomes su ch as life dissatisfaction associated with job insecurity. Implication s of the study are discussed.