An Assessment Of Child Care Workers' Job Satisfaction Using The Job Descriptive Index

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  • B. Finnell KidsPeace, Orefield, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract

Job satisfaction is one of the most highly researched organi­zational variables. It has been shown to be both significantly and posi­tively related to organizational commitment and lower turnover. In the child care field, job satisfaction of direct child care workers (CCWs) is especially critical because high turnover cost can financially cripple a struggling organization and disrupt the continuity of care for children. This article reports the results of 200 Texas CCW s' job satisfaction using the Job Descriptive Index ODI). The JDI measures five facets of sat­isfaction: supervision, co-workers, the job itself, pay, and promotional opportunities. Overall the CCWs surveyed were satisfied with their supervision, co-workers, and the job. They were dissatisfied with their pay and promotional opportunities. Recommendations for improving CCW job satisfaction are made by the author.

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1999-03-01

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Finnell, B. . (1999). An Assessment Of Child Care Workers’ Job Satisfaction Using The Job Descriptive Index. Journal of Child and Youth Care Work, 14, 55–62. Retrieved from http://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/280

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