UMD Theses and Dissertations

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    Testing a Social Cognitive Model of Work Satisfaction among Teachers
    (2008) Duffy, Ryan D; Lent, Robert W; Counseling and Personnel Services; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)
    The purpose of the current study was to empirically test a new, integrative model of work satisfaction (Lent & Brown, 2006). The Lent and Brown (2006) work satisfaction model is composed of five hypothesized predictor variables: work conditions, goal progress, work-related self-efficacy, positive affect, and goal and efficacy relevant supports. Using a sample of 366 teachers, results revealed that this model was a strong fit for the data and accounted for 91% of the variance in work satisfaction. Additionally, of the five predictor variables, only work conditions, work-related self-efficacy, and positive affect were found to contribute unique variance. This suggests that teachers who are most satisfied with their jobs are those who have a generally positive disposition, are confident in their abilities to complete work-related tasks and goals, feel supported by their school, and feel that their work is a strong fit for their values and needs. Research and practice implications are suggested.
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    The Relationship of God Support and Religious Community Support to Career Exploration and Career decision Self Efficacy
    (2006-11-20) Duffy, Ryan D; Lent, Robert; Counseling and Personnel Services; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)
    The current study examined the relationship between religious support, social support, career exploration, and career decision self efficacy in a sample of 133 undergraduate students involved in religious organizations. Hypotheses were partially confirmed as one's level of social support and religious support, as measured by God support and religious community support, significantly correlated with CDSE but not career exploration. Regression analyses were conducted to explore the ability of the support variables to collectively predict CDSE, where results indicated that overall support accounted for 11% of the variance in CDSE, with God support and social support being significant predictors. It is suggested that, at least for religious students, support gained from religious sources may be equally as important in predicting career outcomes as social support. Further, it is recommended that additional research be conducted to explore the wide range of relationships religion may have on career development.