INNOVATIONS AND PERSONAL CHANGE - PATTERNS OF ADJUSTMENT TO RELOCATION

The aim of the study was to test hypotheses derived from Nicholson's ( 1984) theory of work-role transitions within the context of job reloca tion. These hypotheses concern the adjustment strategies used by those changing jobs. A total of 121 U.K. employees provided data at three p oints in time during the process of their relocation. Measures include d job characteristics, personal change, role innovation, self-esteem a nd subjective well-being. Data were analysed via non-recursive structu ral equation models using LISREL VI. Results were generally consistent with the model of work-role transitions. Individual differences in se lf-esteem were found to influence adjustment strategies over and above the effects of job characteristics.