Job satisfaction: theories and definitions

Job satisfaction

Job satisfaction is one of the most researched variables in the area of workplace psychology[1], and has been associated with numerous psychosocial issues ranging from leadership to job design[2]. This article seeks to outline the key definitions relating to job satisfaction, the main theories associated with explaining job satisfaction, as well as the types of and issues surrounding the measurement of job satisfaction. While it is also important to explore what factors precede and are impacted by job satisfaction, this is covered in the article Job satisfaction: evidence for impact on reducing psychosocial risks.…