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Upplevd arbetstillfredsställelse: en studie om dess relation till arbetsrelaterad autonomi, occupational self-efficacy och socialt stöd i arbetet

Hildingsson, Ebba LU ; Jönsson, Hanna LU and Lundin, Lina LU (2025) PSYK12 20242
Department of Psychology
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived job satisfaction and the psychological variables: job autonomy, occupational self-efficacy and social support at work, in a Swedish context. This with the aspiration of contributing to the understanding of the complex concept of job satisfaction. The study used a quantitative method, with a survey conducted among 143 respondents. The survey was based on established questionnaires. Job satisfaction was measured using the “Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire“, (MSQ) (Weiss et al., 1967). Job autonomy was measured across three dimensions; work scheduling, decision making and work-methods according to “The Work Design Questionnaire”, (WDQ) (Morgeson & Humphrey, 2006).... (More)
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived job satisfaction and the psychological variables: job autonomy, occupational self-efficacy and social support at work, in a Swedish context. This with the aspiration of contributing to the understanding of the complex concept of job satisfaction. The study used a quantitative method, with a survey conducted among 143 respondents. The survey was based on established questionnaires. Job satisfaction was measured using the “Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire“, (MSQ) (Weiss et al., 1967). Job autonomy was measured across three dimensions; work scheduling, decision making and work-methods according to “The Work Design Questionnaire”, (WDQ) (Morgeson & Humphrey, 2006). Occupational self-efficacy was measured using “The Occupational Self-efficacy Scale” (OCCSEFF) (Rigotti et al., 2008). Social support at work was measured across two dimensions; support from co-workers and support from superior using “QPSNordic” (Nordic Council of Ministers [Nordiska ministerrådet], 2000). The regression analysis demonstrated a predictive effect of all three variables. Job autonomy was the strongest predictor, followed closely by social support at work, with occupational self-efficacy having a weaker predictive effect on job satisfaction. All variables had a positive correlation with job satisfaction, however the study could not establish the direction of the relationship. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of possible practical implications of the variables in the workplace are discussed. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that the psychological variables job autonomy, occupational self-efficacy and social support are important for the understanding of perceived job satisfaction, consistent with previous research. (Less)
Abstract (Swedish)
Syftet med denna studie var att i en svensk kontext undersöka upplevd arbetstillfredsställelse och dess relation till de psykologiska variablerna: arbetsrelaterad autonomi, occupational self-efficacy och socialt stöd i arbetet. Detta med förhoppningen att bidra till en ökad förståelse av det komplexa begreppet arbetstillfredsställelse. Studien tillämpade en kvantitativ metod i form av en enkätundersökning med 143 respondenter. Enkäten baserades på etablerade frågebatteri. Arbetstillfredsställelse mättes genom “Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire“, (MSQ) (Weiss et al., 1967). Arbetsrelaterad autonomi mättes i tre dimensioner; schemaläggande, beslutsfattande samt arbetsmetoder genom “The Work Design Questionnaire”, (WDQ) (Morgeson &... (More)
Syftet med denna studie var att i en svensk kontext undersöka upplevd arbetstillfredsställelse och dess relation till de psykologiska variablerna: arbetsrelaterad autonomi, occupational self-efficacy och socialt stöd i arbetet. Detta med förhoppningen att bidra till en ökad förståelse av det komplexa begreppet arbetstillfredsställelse. Studien tillämpade en kvantitativ metod i form av en enkätundersökning med 143 respondenter. Enkäten baserades på etablerade frågebatteri. Arbetstillfredsställelse mättes genom “Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire“, (MSQ) (Weiss et al., 1967). Arbetsrelaterad autonomi mättes i tre dimensioner; schemaläggande, beslutsfattande samt arbetsmetoder genom “The Work Design Questionnaire”, (WDQ) (Morgeson & Humphrey, 2006). Occupational self-efficacy mättes via “The Occupational Self-efficacy Scale” (OCCSEFF) (Rigotti et al., 2008). Socialt stöd i arbetet mättes i två dimensioner; stöd från kollegor samt stöd från chef genom QPSNordic (Nordic Council of Ministers [Nordiska ministerrådet], 2000). Regressionsanalysen påvisade en signifikant prediktiv effekt av samtliga tre variabler. Där arbetsrelaterad autonomi var den starkaste prediktor, tätt följt av socialt stöd i arbetet, där occupational self-efficacy hade en lägre predikativ effekt på arbetstillfredsställelse. Alla variabler hade därav en positiv korrelation med arbetstillfredsställelse, dock kan studien inte uttala sig om sambandets riktning. Vidare diskuteras fördelar och nackdelar utifrån möjliga praktiska implikationer av variablerna i arbetet. Sammanfattningsvis påvisar denna studie att de psykologiska variablerna arbetsrelaterad autonomi, occupational self-efficacy och socialt stöd har betydelse för förståelsen av upplevd arbetstillfredsställelse, i samstämmighet med tidigare forskning. (Less)
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Hildingsson, Ebba LU ; Jönsson, Hanna LU and Lundin, Lina LU
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PSYK12 20242
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M2 - Bachelor Degree
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perceived job satisfaction, job autonomy, occupational self-efficacy, social support at work, upplevd arbetstillfredsställelse, arbetsrelaterad autonomi, socialt stöd i arbetet
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Swedish
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9182438
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2025-01-22 15:31:41
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  abstract     = {{The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived job satisfaction and the psychological variables: job autonomy, occupational self-efficacy and social support at work, in a Swedish context. This with the aspiration of contributing to the understanding of the complex concept of job satisfaction. The study used a quantitative method, with a survey conducted among 143 respondents. The survey was based on established questionnaires. Job satisfaction was measured using the “Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire“, (MSQ) (Weiss et al., 1967). Job autonomy was measured across three dimensions; work scheduling, decision making and work-methods according to “The Work Design Questionnaire”, (WDQ) (Morgeson & Humphrey, 2006). Occupational self-efficacy was measured using “The Occupational Self-efficacy Scale” (OCCSEFF) (Rigotti et al., 2008). Social support at work was measured across two dimensions; support from co-workers and support from superior using “QPSNordic” (Nordic Council of Ministers [Nordiska ministerrådet], 2000). The regression analysis demonstrated a predictive effect of all three variables. Job autonomy was the strongest predictor, followed closely by social support at work, with occupational self-efficacy having a weaker predictive effect on job satisfaction. All variables had a positive correlation with job satisfaction, however the study could not establish the direction of the relationship. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of possible practical implications of the variables in the workplace are discussed. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that the psychological variables job autonomy, occupational self-efficacy and social support are important for the understanding of perceived job satisfaction, consistent with previous research.}},
  author       = {{Hildingsson, Ebba and Jönsson, Hanna and Lundin, Lina}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Upplevd arbetstillfredsställelse: en studie om dess relation till arbetsrelaterad autonomi, occupational self-efficacy och socialt stöd i arbetet}},
  year         = {{2025}},
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