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Elfering, Achim; Semmer, Norbert K.; Tschan, Franziska; Kalin, Wolfgang; Bucher, Adrian – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2007
A sample of 423 Swiss job entrants reported major change in general, as well as positive and negative work experiences one, two, and four years after finishing vocational training. Qualitative data analysis showed change in responsibility, increase in decision latitude, acquisition of new status (professional work status, full team member status),…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Vocational Education, Qualitative Research, Employment Experience
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Mauno, Saija; Kinnunen, Ulla; Ruokolainen, Mervi – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2007
By utilizing a 2-year longitudinal design, the present study investigated the experience of work engagement and its antecedents among Finnish health care personnel (n = 409). The data were collected by questionnaires in 2003 (Time 1) and in 2005 (Time 2). The study showed that work engagement--especially vigor and dedication--was relatively…
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, Quality of Working Life, Organizational Development