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Locus of Control and Social Support: Clarifiers of the Relationship Between Job Stress and Job Satisfaction
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In this paper, the authors examined the role of social support and locus of control as determinants of job satisfaction and as moderators of the job stress, and concluded that the buffering effect of such support may be applicable to job stress only when that support is content specific (issues at work) and individuals receiving such support believe they can impact their outcomes (internals on locus-of-control).Abstract:
The present study examined the role of social support and locus of control as determinants of job satisfaction and as moderators of the job stress—job satisfaction relationship. Support from a variety of sources focusing on problems at work was found to be stress buffering for internals whereas supervisory support was directly related to job satisfaction for externals. Type of support (integration) was associated with job satisfaction depending on perceptions of locus of control. In addition, different dimensions of locus of control (internal, external-chance, external-powerful others) had differing effects on job satisfaction independent of levels of social support. It is concluded that the buffering effect of social support may be applicable to job stress only when that support is content specific (issues at work) and individuals receiving such support believe they can impact their outcomes (internals on locus of control). The implication of these findings are discussed in terms of practical application in work organizations.read more
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The Role of Social Support in the Process of Work Stress: A Meta-Analysis
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Toward a Further Understanding of the Relationships Between Perceptions of Support and Work Attitudes A Meta-Analysis
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Locus of control at work: a meta‐analysis
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Unrewarding work, coworker support, and job satisfaction : A test of the buffering hypothesis
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