Measurement of person-environment fit and prediction of satisfaction in the theory of work adjustment

The measurement of person-environment (P-E) fit and the relationship of fit and job satisfaction are described, illustrated, and evaluated from the perspective of the Theory of Work Adjustment. The construct of correspondence is explicated in terms of statistical measures and applied to the predicti...

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Published in:Journal of vocational behavior 1987-12, Vol.31 (Dec 87), p.297-318
Main Authors: Rounds, J B, Dawis, R V, Lofquist, L H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Environment fit
Job satisfaction
Person
Prediction
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Summary:The measurement of person-environment (P-E) fit and the relationship of fit and job satisfaction are described, illustrated, and evaluated from the perspective of the Theory of Work Adjustment. The construct of correspondence is explicated in terms of statistical measures and applied to the prediction of job satisfaction. Two studies are reported. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0001-8791