Predictors of Transfer Adjustment: A Longitudinal Study.

Abstract

143 NCO's who had been notified of an upcoming Permanent Change of Station (PCS) were interviewed prior to moving. Three months after moving, 99 of these individuals returned follow-up questionnaires. Hypotheses were tested concerning premove, move, and post move determinants of post move adjustments to both the job and the location. Adjustment were found to be predicted by pre-move attitude toward the move, adjustment and satisfaction with previous moves, number of dependents, unmet expectations, perceived job advancement, and amount of information about new location received prior to moving. Keywords include: Transfer, relocation, mobility, satisfaction, adjustment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA152462

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  • C. D. Fisher
  • J. B. Shaw
  • R. W. Woodman

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  • Texas A&M University

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  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
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  • Psychology

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  • Organizational Psychology.