The Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Locus of Control among College Student Affairs Administrators and Academic Administrators

Tarver, David; Canada, Richard M.; Lim, Mee-Gaik

doi:10.2202/1949-6605.1080

“…Shedding light on institutional type and age difference in job satisfaction, another study of student affairs and academic affairs administrators found a positive relationship between job satisfaction and internal locus of control (Tarver, Canada, and Lim, 1999). A positive relationship was found for administrators at all kinds of institutions except at community colleges where a negative relationship existed.…”

Section: Job Satisfactionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Factors That Influence Satisfaction for Student Affairs Administrators

Anderson¹,

Guido-DiBrito²,

Morrell³

2000

New Drctns for Instit Rsrch

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“…Some conjectures had to be made since most of the prior research focused on job satisfaction and organizational commitment or job satisfaction and locus of control, whereas this study examined organizational commitment and locus of control. Research has shown that increased job satisfaction is associated with stronger organizational commitment in Student Affairs professionals (Boehman, 2007;Bender, 1980;Blackhurst, Brandt, & Kalinowski, 1998;and Anderson, Guido-DiBrito, & Morrell, 2000) and research has shown internal locus of control correlates with increased job satisfaction (Locke, 1983;Spector, 1982;Tarver, Canada, & Lim, 1999). Chief Housing Officers who responded to this survey were more likely to have a high level of affective commitment if they had internal locus of control, higher salary, larger capacity of beds responsible, were White or Latino, work at a public institution, have had more experience as a Chief Housing Officer, and were older in age.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The concept of locus of control has been examined and determined to have an impact on role ambiguity and conflict, as well a an impact on the work environment being viewed as threatening or stressful (Spector & O'Connell, 1994). In addition, it has been shown that those with a higher level of satisfaction and internal locus of control have lower levels of attrition rates when compared to their counterparts (Tarver, Canada, & Lim, 1999;Spector, 1982). Studies have shown the importance of a person's perception and attitude about his or her job has consequences on the individual's overall commitment and satisfaction (Locke, 1983;Sigelman & Shaffer, 1995;Loscocco &Roschelle,1991;and Spector & O'Connell, 1994.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Organizational Commitment of Chief Housing Officers

Erwin

¹

,

Marina

²

2013

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The purposes of this study was to (1) examine the extent that locus of control influences the organizational commitment of Chief Housing Officers and (2) review background factors such as gender, salary range, and institutional type Chief Housing Officers and any relationships related to level of locus of control and organizational commitment. The role of Chief Housing Officers requires a wide array of skills, which include a multitude of daily job stressors. How a Chief Housing Officer manages these stressors has an impact on the success, and longevity of his or her career within the role. When organizational commitment is high, longevity is more likely and some particular level of success will be obtained. The level of locus of control a person has is related to their level of organizational commitment. Specifically, if an individual has a high sense of internal locus of control then the individual will experience a higher level of organizational commitment. Existing research examines the high attrition rates among workers in the student affairs field and the relation to level of organizational commitment. However, at the time of this study, there has been limited research that determines if such a relationship exists for Chief Housing Officers. In addition, there has been no specific research study that has examined the effects of locus of control on Chief Housing Officers' organizational commitment.

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“…Some conjectures had to be made since most of the prior research focused on job satisfaction and organizational commitment or job satisfaction and locus of control, whereas this study examined organizational commitment and locus of control. Research has shown that increased job satisfaction is associated with stronger organizational commitment in Student Affairs professionals (Boehman, 2007;Bender, 1980;Blackhurst, Brandt, & Kalinowski, 1998;and Anderson, Guido-DiBrito, & Morrell, 2000) and research has shown internal locus of control correlates with increased job satisfaction (Locke, 1983;Spector, 1982;Tarver, Canada, & Lim, 1999). Chief Housing Officers who responded to this survey were more likely to have a high level of affective commitment if they had internal locus of control, higher salary, larger capacity of beds responsible, were White or Latino, work at a public institution, have had more experience as a Chief Housing Officer, and were older in age.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs

Association¹

2013

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She holds a doctorate degree in Secondary Education and a Master degree in Higher Education Administration. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Education and an Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology, all her degrees are from the University of Akron in Ohio. Dr. Marina has actively worked in higher education and Higher education administration as a coordinator for educational centers, an academic advisor, and as an assistant dean. Her career as an educator includes teaching undergraduate students and graduate students, serving as an internship mentor and as a chairperson for dissertations. Dr. Marina's research interests include: Leadership though Mentoring, Women in Leadership, Multicultural Competence in Higher Education, and Global Education Issues. Her publications have included book chapters entitled "Managing Diversity in Communities, Workplaces, and Society" and "International Perspective on Accountability and Accreditation: Are We Asking the Right Questions. A recent publication in the peer-reviewed Journal of Pan African Studies is entitled "Servant Leaders Who Picked Up the Broken Glass". Dr. Marina holds professional affiliations at the state and national level and serves as a speaker and presenter for state, national, and international conferences on issues related to her research. She is married to Frank Marina Jr. They have one adult son, Frank Marina III, daughter-in-law, Shanna and a new grandson Frank IV. In her spare time, she coordinates a mentor program for young girls of diverse backgrounds.

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The Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Locus of Control among College Student Affairs Administrators and Academic Administrators

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