Locus of Control as a Predictor of Job Satisfaction Among the Employees of Textile Industry

Locus of control refers to the perception of contingencies between action and outcomes – to what extent an action produces an outcome. The present study was aimed at studying the relationship between locus of control and job satisfaction among the employees of textile industry. A sample consisting of 124 employees working in textile industry participated in the study. Structured questionnaires were used to gather primary data to assess locus of control and job satisfaction among the employees. The obtained data were analyzed with various statistical tools like mean, standard deviation, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and t-test. Results indicated that there was a significant negative correlation between locus of control and job satisfaction. Approximately twenty five per cent of the variance of job satisfaction was explained by locus of control. There was a statistically significant difference between the level of job satisfaction among the internals and externals.

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A multi-group analysis of the effects of individual differences in mindfulness on nomophobia

Information Development ◽

10.1177/0266666917745350 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 333-341 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Ibrahim Arpaci ◽

Mustafa Baloğlu ◽

Şahin Kesici

Keyword(s):

Individual Differences ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Structural Models ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Test Results ◽

Men And Women ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Mindful Attention Awareness Scale ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

This study aimed to investigate the impact of individual differences in mindfulness on nomophobia. We developed and validated two structural models to identify the relationship between mindfulness and nomophobia. The ‘Nomophobia Questionnaire’ and the ‘Mindful Attention Awareness Scale’ were used to obtain data from the subjects. One-way MANOVA results suggested a statistically significant difference in nomophobia based on higher versus lower mindfulness. Further, a multi-group analysis was conducted to test the hypothesized relationships in the structural models for men and women. The results revealed that mindfulness had a significant negative correlation with nomophobia for both men and women. As scores in mindfulness increased, subjects exhibited less nomophobic tendencies. Further, those subjects who had lower scores in mindfulness showed higher anxiety when they were unable to communicate. However, subjects who scored higher in mindfulness showed lower anxiety when they could not access desired information. Independent sample t-test results were variant across men and women in nomophobia. Based on the findings we conclude that mindfulness based treatments can be beneficial in dealing with nomophobia for women.

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Status Quos Are Made to be Broken: The Roles of Transformational Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Psychological Empowerment, and Voice Behavior

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/21582440211006734 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 215824402110067

Author(s):

Sehrish Ilyas ◽

Ghulam Abid ◽

Fouzia Ashfaq ◽

Muhammad Ali ◽

Wasif Ali

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Transformational Leadership ◽

Social Exchange ◽

Social Exchange Theory ◽

Psychological Empowerment ◽

Employee Voice ◽

Voice Behavior ◽

Multiple Mediation ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Relationship

Employee voice behavior has attained significant attention in contemporary research due to its positive consequences for both workers and employers. Drawing on the social exchange theory, this study examined the mediating role of job satisfaction and psychological empowerment on the relationship between transformational leadership and employee’s voice behavior. Data were collected through survey questionnaires by utilizing a three-wave time-lagged study design from employees from diverse private and public sector organizations in Pakistan. The parallel multiple mediation is tested through Hayes’s process macro. The results indicate that job satisfaction and psychological empowerment partially mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and employee’s voice behavior. Further analysis depicts that both job satisfaction and psychological empowerment leveraged under transformational leadership act as parallel mediators and have no statistical significant difference between them. The theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.

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Locus of Control as a Predictor of Users' Attitude toward Computers

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1980.47.3f.1167 ◽

1980 ◽

Vol 47 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 1167-1173 ◽

Cited By ~ 60

Author(s):

Michael David Coovert ◽

Melvin Goldstein

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Locus Of Control ◽

Expectancy Theory ◽

Work Environments ◽

Favorable Attitude ◽

Attitudes Toward Computers ◽

Control Scale ◽

The Relationship

With the increasing influx of computers in industry modifying jobs and work environments, it is necessary to understand how workers may be reacting to computers. Locus of control, within the framework of valence-instrumentality-expectancy theory, is seen as an efficient predictor of workers' motivation and job satisfaction. Two experiments are described in which the relationship between locus of control and attitude toward computers is explored. Exp. 1 (68 subjects) demonstrates a relationship between locus of control and attitudes toward computers. Internal scorers had a more positive (favorable) attitude toward computers than external persons. Exp. 2 (65 subjects) attempts to clarify the possible dimensions on which externals may be viewing the computer more negatively (unfavorably) by utilizing a locus of control scale developed by Levenson (1973).

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Locus of Control in Women Occupying Middle-Management and Nonmanagement Positions

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1989.65.2.483 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 65 (2) ◽

pp. 483-486 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

A. St-Yves ◽

F. Contant ◽

M. H. Freeston ◽

J. Huard ◽

B. Lemieux

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Social Desirability ◽

Financial Services ◽

Middle Management ◽

Moderate Correlation ◽

Occupational Level ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Years Of Service ◽

The Relationship

The relationship between locus of control and occupational level was investigated for middle-management ( n = 20) and nonmanagement ( n = 41) women employed at a financial services company. No significant difference was found between the groups for locus of control or for social desirability. Significant correlations were found for the nonmanagement group between externality and schooling ( r = –.39), years of service ( r =.42), and social desirability ( r = –.47), but none were found for women in middle management. A significant moderate correlation of –.39 was obtained between locus of control and social desirability for all 61 women.

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Could Be % MMEF and sGaw Determinant Diagnostic Parameters Between Partial Reversibility and Reversibility in Evaluating Short-Acting Bronchodilator Response?

Journal of İzmir Chest Hospital ◽

10.5222/igh.2021.08370 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gökhan Erdoğan ◽

Elif Altuğ ◽

Sacide Rana Işık ◽

Levent Tabak

Keyword(s):

Independent Predictor ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Threshold Value ◽

Test Results ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Bronchodilator Response ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Hoc ◽

The Relationship ◽

Airway Conductance

INTRODUCTION: By examining the relationship between changes in maximum mild-expiratory flow( MMEF) and specific airway conductance(sGaw), parameters with the change in FEV1 when evaluating the spirometer test and the bronchodilator response, we investigated their diagnostic contribution to the bronchodilator response in those with partial responses to FEV1. METHODS: The retrospective study sample consists of data from 112 patients between Jun 1, 2019, and Feb 1, 2020 who applied to the pulmonary function laboratory with a pre-diagnosis of bronchial hyperreactivity as well as body plethysmography test performed together with the reversibility test. RESULTS: MMEF% and ▲sGaw were linearly correlated with ▲FEV1 (respectively r = 0.752; p <0.001, r = 0.611; p <0.001). While there was a significant difference between ▲MMEF% and ▲sGaw between reversible, partially reversible, and irreversible groups (P <0.001), there was no significant difference in ▲sGaw between partial reversible and reversible groups in post-hoc comparisons (P> 0.05). In the binary logistic regression model created between the partially reversible and reversible groups, demographic characteristics, MMEF% and ▲sGaw variables, ▲MMEF was an independent predictor [OR: 1.132; 95% CI (1.036-1.238), p = 0.006]. The 24% threshold for absolute reversibility or partial reversibility calculated with MMEF% was significant, indicating significance at 86.2% sensitivity and 80.8% specificity (AUC: 0.811, 95% CI: 0.686-0.936; p <0.001). This value we found defined 81% of the partially reversible group as reversible. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: We observed that ▲sGaw alone didn' have a determinant contribution for determining reversibility in bronchodilator response, which showed partial reversibility with respect to FEV1 change. We believe that ▲MMEF% can be an independent predictor between these two groups and the calculated threshold value of 24% can be used as a criterion for determining the reversibility in cases where FEV1 is not determinant.

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Classroom Instructional Practices of Islamic Education Teachers in the Basic Stage at Al-Mafraq Governorate and Its Relation to Gender and Experience Variables

International Journal of Education ◽

10.5296/ije.v7i3.7397 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 77

Author(s):

Nosiba Ali Al-Mousa

Keyword(s):

Standard Deviation ◽

Instructional Practices ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

T Test ◽

Islamic Education ◽

Test Results ◽

Social Standard ◽

Basic Stage ◽

The Relationship

This study aimed to identify Classroom Instructional Practices of Islamic education teachers at basic stage in AL- Mafraq and to identify the relationship between these practices and gender and experience variables as well as interaction between them. The researcher prepared a scale which its reliability and validity were checked to measure the level of classroom instructional practices. The sample of study which consisted of (64) teachers (male and female) was chosen randomly. Data were collected and analyzed statistically using means, standard deviation, t-test and Tuky test. Results revealed that the classroom studying practices of Islamic education teachers in basic stage in AL- Mafraq agreed with acceptable educational and social standard (80%), whereas the percentage of the classroom instructional practices was (81-89%). The results also revealed lack of statistical significant differences in the classroom instructional practices of Islamic education teachers in the basic stage in AL- Mafraq due to the gender variable but there were statistical significant differences at (0,05=OC) in classroom instructional practices due to experience variable in favor of respondents with experiences ( 4 years and less) and 10 years and more).Additionally, there were no statistical significant differences in the classroom instructional practices of Islamic education teachers due to interaction between gender and experience variable. The researcher recommended conducting further studies with different variables.

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An Analysis of the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement

Economic Themes ◽

10.1515/ethemes-2017-0014 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 55 (2) ◽

pp. 243-262 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Anton Vorina ◽

Miro Simonič ◽

Maria Vlasova

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Employee Engagement ◽

Business Performance ◽

Modern World ◽

P Value ◽

Significance Level ◽

The Public ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Gender ◽

The Relationship

AbstractThis paper examines the relationship between employee engagement and job satisfaction. People spend most of their time at work, and their motivation is considered to be an important factor for job performance. Enthusiastic employees, who focus their efforts on achieving their companies′ goals are a key competitive advantage in the modern world. The effect of employee engagement on business performance has been studied by various experts. They found out the similar conclusion: “the more enthusiastic the workers are, the better operating results they achieve for the company”. An occasional sample of 594 respondents who are employed in the public and non-public sector in Slovenia was used for the purpose of this study. The main goal of the research is to determine whether (and how) the employee engagement influences job satisfaction. A written survey was conducted from 4 January 2016 to 14 March 2016. IBM SPSS 20 was used for the statistical analysis. The results confirm that the relationship between employee engagement and job satisfaction is positive and statistically significant (5 % significance level), based on the linear regression F (1, 583) =296.14, p-value = 0.000, R-square = 0.337. The results also show that there is no statistically significant difference between employee engagement and gender and there is no statistically significant difference between job satisfaction and gender.

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Motivasi Kerja, Internal Locus Of Control dan Kepuasan Kerja Pada Karyawan Bagian Marketing Dan Supporting di PT X Cabang Surabaya

Persona Jurnal Psikologi Indonesia ◽

10.30996/persona.v4i02.561 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (02) ◽

Author(s):

Weni Hastuti ◽

M. Farid

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Locus Of Control ◽

Employee Satisfaction ◽

Work Motivation ◽

Study Data ◽

Test Results ◽

Internal Locus ◽

Internal Locus Of Control ◽

Regression Test ◽

The Subject

Research that takes the subject 100 employees at PT. X in Surabaya branch fromand marketing supporting division to find the motivation to work and internal locus ofcontrol and job satisfaction in a correlational study. Data collected through questionnairesand analyzed by multiple regression test. The results show the value of F = 3.449; p =0.0036 (p <0.05), which means that work motivation and internal locus of controlcombination has a significant correlation with employees job satisfaction. It can besaid that the hypothesis that states motivation and internal locus of control on employeesat the marketing and supporting division have a relationship with employee satisfaction,that means it can be accepted. The value of R2 = 0.066 describe motivation and internallocus of control simultaneously have contributed effectively to job satisfaction up to 6.6%and that is a quite low in value. Partial test results of work motivation are t = 2.353; p= 0.021 (p <0.05), which means there is a significant positive correlation between workmotivation and job satisfaction, while the result of internal locus of control are = -0.572;p = 0.568 (p> 0.05), that means there is no correlation between the internal locus ofcontrol and job satisfaction.Keywords : Job satisfaction, work motivation, internal locus of control

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Personality Correlates of Optimism among Couples

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0304.214 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Naseem Ahmad ◽

Azmat Jahan ◽

Nasheed Imtiaz

Keyword(s):

Personality Traits ◽

Intervention Programs ◽

Test Results ◽

Life Orientation Test ◽

Life Orientation ◽

Eysenck Personality Inventory ◽

Personality Correlates ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Relationship ◽

Orientation Test

This study aimed to examine the relationship between optimism and personality traits (extraversion-introversion, emotional stability-neuroticism and psychoticism) among couples. The study sample consisted of 30 couples, N=60 (30 males and 30 females) with age ranging from 22 to 28 years were selected from the various places of Delhi NCR. For assessing personality traits, Eysenck Personality Inventory-Revised (EPI-R) by Hans Eysenck was employed and for assessing optimism, Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) developed by Scheier, Carver, and Bridges (1994) was used. Results of the present study were analysed using Pearson-r correlation and t test. Results of study revealed that: there is a significant positive correlation between optimism and extraversion (personality traits), (r=.368) and no significant correlation between any other constructs of personality and optimism. Also, there is no significant difference found between male and female on any of the personality traits (extraversion, (t=.912); neuroticism, (t=-.134); and psychoticism, (t=-.423).) and optimism, (t=1.548). The study has important implications for intervention programs.

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The relationship between sports manager behaviour and locus of control: An application on students of faculties of sport sciences

African Educational Research Journal ◽

10.30918/aerj.92.21.059 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 395-404

Author(s):

İlker Günel ◽

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Method ◽

Sports Management ◽

External Locus ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Manager Behavior ◽

External Locus Of Control ◽

Manager Behaviors ◽

The Relationship

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the locus of control and the sports manager behavior levels of the students studying in the department of sports management of the faculty of sport sciences. The study was conducted by the correlational survey method, one of the quantitative research designs. Population of the study consists of students studying in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades in the departments of sports management of the faculties of sport sciences from various state and private universities. The sample of the study conducted using the nonprobability sampling method consists of 718 sports management students (male = 452, female = 266). In the study, data were collected with the sports manager behavior scale and the internal-external locus of control scale. Data were analyzed by means of analysis of normality, t-test, one-way Anova test and multiple regression tests. The study found a significant difference between students' gender, grade levels, university type and sports manager behaviors. There was no significant effect of internal-external locus of control levels on sports manager behaviors. In conclusion, it was found that the students' sport manager behavior and internal-external locus of control levels were quite high, and female students have higher sports manager behavior levels compared to male students, and the higher the level of grade, the higher the levels of sports manager behavior.

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