Self-Esteem, Need Gratification, and Work Satisfaction: A Test of Competing Explanations for Consistency Theory and Self-Enhancement Theory.

Somers, Mark John; Lefkowitz, Joel

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Publication Date: 1983-Jun

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Self-Esteem, Need Gratification, and Work Satisfaction: A Test of Competing Explanations for Consistency Theory and Self-Enhancement Theory.

Somers, Mark John; Lefkowitz, Joel

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v22 n3 p303-11 Jun 1983

Tested two hypotheses derived from Korman's consistency model of work behavior using a sample of administrators (N=112). As predicted, those with high self-esteem experienced significantly greater need gratification. Self-esteem also significantly and positively moderated the relationship between need gratification and work satisfaction. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Administrators, Behavior Patterns, Individual Differences, Job Satisfaction, Need Gratification, Personality Traits, Psychological Needs, Self Esteem

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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