2018
DOI: 10.1002/cjas.1522
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To Be or Not to be Temp? An Analysis of the Moderating Role of Motives for Accepting Temporary Employment

Abstract: We investigate the role of contract volition and motives for accepting temporary employment in the relationship between precariousness of life and negative psychological symptoms in a sample of 275 Italian temps. Results suggest that the negative effect of contract volition on negative psychological symptoms is partially mediated by precariousness of life. A moderated mediation model shows that specific motives moderate the negative effects of contract volition on precariousness of life, so that when contract … Show more

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“…This means that employees' desires at this level of motivation include the flexibility required and the freedom to pursue other personal goals at the same time. As such, temporary workers with a high level of integrated motivation tend to go beyond their duties and would likely demonstrate organizational citizenship behavior (Lo Presti et al, 2019).…”
Section: International Journal Of Research Studies In Management 51mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This means that employees' desires at this level of motivation include the flexibility required and the freedom to pursue other personal goals at the same time. As such, temporary workers with a high level of integrated motivation tend to go beyond their duties and would likely demonstrate organizational citizenship behavior (Lo Presti et al, 2019).…”
Section: International Journal Of Research Studies In Management 51mentioning
confidence: 99%