Empirical research and theoretical literature support the notion that demographic differences among employees are associated with job satisfaction. However, the evidence is inconsistent, and little is known about the stability of many of the reported relationships. A meta-analysis was conducted involving 21 independent studies and over 10,000 employees to discern selected population relationships. Results indicated that, with the exception of age and organizational tenure, associations do not differ significantly from zero. Large amounts of variance around each mean correlation, however, warranted a moderator analysis. Results indicated that the strength and pattern of associations differ by organizational type. Theoretical propositions and implications for future research in the area of demographic moderators are discussed.
The purpose of the study was to develop and test a psychometrically sound measure of farm stress. The responses of 362 farmers were used to investigate the factorial structure, reliability, and validity of the Farm Stress Survey (FSS). A factor analysis of the survey's 28 items resulted in six interpretable, reliable factors. These factors were utilized in regression analyses to predict life satisfaction, emotional strain, and illness frequency. Personal finances and time pressures were the most significant predictors of the criterion variables.
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