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How employees remain happy: explaining a paradox
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posted on 2004-01-01, 00:00 authored by Dot Hutton, B Atkinson, P Judd, J Darling, T Linh, Robert CumminsRobert CumminsThis paper draws on subjective quality of life theory to explain findings from three studies of quality of work life. The studies were conducted with 346 regional process workers, metropolitan employment officers and nurses, The results support the adoption of the theory of homeostasis as an explanation for findings on subjective wellbeing at work surveys. This research goes some way in explaining the paradox that perceived job and work satisfaction remain stable over time, while working conditions may vary widely
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Australian journal of career developmentVolume
13Issue
3Season
SpringPagination
34 - 41Publisher
Australian Council for Educational ResearchLocation
Hawthorn, Vic.ISSN
1038-4162Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
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