Non-Work Orientation and Its Relationship With Life and Job Satisfaction
Abstract
Objective: Non-work orientation refers to the need to manage one’s career in such a way that, in addition to work, it is also possible to satisfactorily fulfill non-work roles. It comprises three dimensions: personal life orientation, family orientation, and community orientation. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationships between non-work orientation and both life and job satisfaction.
Method: The study involved 558 employed individuals aged 18–76 years (M = 40.1, SD = 11.7), with job tenure ranging from 2 to 52 years (M = 18, SD = 11.3). The following instruments were used to measure the studied variables: the Job Satisfaction Scale, the Life Satisfaction Scale, and the Polish version of the Non-Work Orientation Scale.
Results: Individuals with higher non-work orientation reported not only greater life satisfaction but also higher job satisfaction. The results indicate that life satisfaction fully mediates the positive relationship between non-work orientation and job satisfaction.
Conclusion: The findings contribute to a better understanding of the concept of non-work orientation and its significance for career development and the well-being of working individuals.
Keywords:
non-work orientation, job satisfaction, life satisfactionReferences
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