This correlational study examined the relationship between career satisfaction and person-organization, demands-abilities, and needs-supplies fit with counselors (N = 464) using the Perceived Job Fit instrument (Cable & DeRue, 2002) and a scale of career satisfaction adapted from the Adult Career Concerns Inventory (Super, Thompson, Lindeman,…

The current study identifies and assesses individual and work-related factors as correlates of burnout among mental health professionals. Results of a meta-analysis indicate that age and work setting variables are the most significant indicators of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. In terms of level of personal accomplishment, the age…

This study examined the relationship between three variables, compassion fatigue (CF), compassion satisfaction (CS), and burnout, and provider and setting characteristics in a sample of 1,121 mental health providers in a rural southern state. Respondents completed the Professional Quality of Life Scale as part of a larger survey of provider…

Examines elements in developing a positive self-image: recognizing personal assets; developing positive beliefs about life; and caring for others. It is not the job that brings satisfaction, but the person you are that you bring to your vocation. You can improve that person and, while doing so, enjoy the experience. (Author)

Defines the concept "quality of working life," why interest in this has increased, and why guidance counselors and students should understand it. Quality of working life means more than job satisfaction or flexible working hours. It helps guidance teachers understand attitudes and expectations of students embarking on their first job.…

This practicum was designed to address the declining morale and the elevated job-related stress among the staff of a multiproblem human service agency. The participants were over 90 youth counselors and supervisors. Their educational experience ranged from some college to doctoral-level course work and their work experience varied from .5 years to…

This study examined the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in public (state/federal) rehabilitation agencies in the United States. Participants were 2,217 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents from 29 states whose agencies agreed to take part in the study. A total of 4,199 surveys were mailed.…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in public rehabilitation agencies in Alabama are the focus of this study. Participants were 87 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents whose agencies agreed to take part in the study. A total of 151 surveys were mailed. Job satisfaction was measured using…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in public rehabilitation agencies in Alaska are the focus of this study. Participants were 14 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents whose agencies agreed to take part in the study. A total of 32 surveys were mailed. Job satisfaction was measured using the…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in the public rehabilitaton agencies in California are the focus of this study. Participants were 223 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents whose agencies agreed to take part in the study. A total of 435 surveys were mailed. Job satisfaction was measured…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in public rehabilitation agencies in the United States are the focus of this study. Participants were 44 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents whose agencies agreed to take part in the study. A total of 75 surveys were mailed. Job satisfaction was…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in public rehabilitation in Florida are the focus of this study. Participants were 156 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents whose agencies agreed to take part in the study. A total of 361 surveys were mailed. Job satisfaction was measured using the…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in public rehabilitation agencies in the United States are the focus of this study. Participants were 146 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents whose agencies agreed to take part in the study. A total of 240 surveys were mailed. Job satisfaction was…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in public rehabilitaton in Idaho are the focus of this study. Because of the small population size, responses from counselors working in both the general (n=64) and blind (n=8) agencies were combined. Forty-two surveys were returned. Job satisfaction was…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in public rehabilitation agencies in Illinois are the focus of this study. Participants were 149 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents whose agencies agreed to take part in the study. A total of 281 surveys were mailed. Job satisfaction was measured using…