Using a person-environment fit framework to predict satisfaction and motivation in work and marital roles

Citation
Mtn. Ton et Jic. Hansen, Using a person-environment fit framework to predict satisfaction and motivation in work and marital roles, J CAREER A, 9(4), 2001, pp. 315-331
Citations number
47
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CAREER ASSESSMENT
ISSN journal
10690727 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
315 - 331
Database
ISI
SICI code
1069-0727(200123)9:4<315:UAPFFT>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
This study explored whether person-environment fit of interests and values predicted individuals' satisfaction with, and motivation for, work and mari tal roles. The hypotheses were that (a) work satisfaction is a function of congruence of values and interests between individuals and their work envir onment; (b) marital satisfaction is a function of congruence of values and interests between individuals and their spouses; (c) life happiness is a fu nction of work satisfaction and marital satisfaction; (d) work satisfaction mediates the relationship between values and interests congruence and work motivation; (e) marital satisfaction mediates the relationship between val ues and interests congruence and marital motivation; and (f) work performan ce is a function of work motivation and general cognitive ability. Results supported all proposed hypotheses except that life happiness was not signif icantly related to work satisfaction.