COGNITIVE-COMPLEXITY AND THE PERCEIVED DIMENSIONALITY OF PAY SATISFACTION

This study explored the possibility that cognitive complexity can acco unt for differences in the number of perceived dimensions with which i ndividuals conceptualize pay satisfaction, as measured by the Pay Sati sfaction Questionnaire. Using 2 independent samples of 1,969 certified teachers, it was found that mean group differences in cognitive compl exity may account for the differences previously found in the literatu re. It was suggested that additional basic research be performed on ho w individuals conceptualize pay satisfaction and that more useful meas ures of cognitive complexity be developed.