The Role of Job Satisfaction in Absence Behavior

Abstract

Two models of absence behaviors were compared. The first considered absence behavior as a function of job satisfaction. Additional pressures toward attendance, both internal (the individual's value system) and external (co- workers' and job structure) as well as four demographic variables were considered as moderators of the absenteeism-job satisfaction relationship. These additional pressures were termed role pressures. The second model considered absenteeism as a function of role pressures and job satisfaction in an additive rather than a moderated fashion. Only the additive model was supported. The data were discussed in light of the process of role pressures for attendance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA138087

Entities

People

  • Daniel R. Ilgen
  • John H. Hollenback

Organizations

  • Purdue University

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absenteeism
  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Applied Psychology
  • Data Analysis
  • Frequency
  • High Pressure
  • Hypobaric Conditions
  • Internal Pressure
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Minnesota
  • New York
  • Psychology
  • Questionnaires
  • Regression Analysis
  • Rehabilitation
  • Students
  • Supervisors

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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