| Abstract: | Tested 3 models of causal relations between job perceptions and job satisfaction: (a) a postcognitive-nonrecursive model in which job satisfaction occurs after job perceptions in the causal order and job perceptions and job satisfaction are reciprocally related; (b) a precognitive-recursive model in which job perceptions occur after job satisfaction in the causal order and are effects but not causes of job satisfaction; and (c) a precognitive-nonrecursive model in which job satisfaction occurs prior to job perceptions, and job satisfaction and job perceptions are reciprocally related. Data from a previous study by the 1st author and A. P. Jones (see record 1981-22760-001) were analyzed. These data had been obtained from 642 nonsupervisory workers in 5 occupations. Results of confirmatory analyses indicate disconfirmation of all but the postcognitive-nonrecursive model. (39 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
