| Abstract: | A selected cross-section of the working population (N = 692) was interviewed with respect to job motivations. The extent to which extrinsic or intrinsic job components were valued was found to be related to occupational level. At higher occupational levels, intrinsic job components (opportunity for self-expression, interest-value of work, etc.) were more valued. At lower occupational levels, extrinsic job components (pay, security, etc.) were more valued. No sex differences were found in the value placed on intrinsic or extrinsic factors in general. However, women placed a higher value on "good co-workers" than did men, while men placed a relatively higher value on the opportunity to use their talent or skill. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
