Values as second-order needs in the theory of work adjustment

Values, as importance dimensions, are conceptualized in the context of the theory of work adjustment as reference dimensions for the description of needs. Factor analyses of Minnesota Importance Questionnaire data are presented to operationalize this conceptualization. Six value dimensions: Safety,...

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Published in:Journal of vocational behavior 1978-01, Vol.12 (1), p.12-19
Main Authors: Lofquist, Lloyd H, Dawis, RenéV
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment/Adjustments
Job Satisfaction
Need/Needs
Needs
Research Projects
Theory/Theories/Theorem/ Theorizing
Value/Values/Valuation/ Valuations
Values
Vocational Adjustment
Work Environment
Work/Works/Working
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Summary:Values, as importance dimensions, are conceptualized in the context of the theory of work adjustment as reference dimensions for the description of needs. Factor analyses of Minnesota Importance Questionnaire data are presented to operationalize this conceptualization. Six value dimensions: Safety, Comfort, Aggrandizement, Altruism, Achievement, and Autonomy are identified. These six value dimensions are organized further in terms of broader classes of reinforcement preferences (related to external environment, people, and self) and approach to the work situation (as competitive or noncompetitive).
ISSN:0001-8791
1095-9084
DOI:10.1016/0001-8791(78)90003-9