The Value Added of Studying Work Attitudes and Values: Some Lessons to Learn. Issue 1 (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tosun, Jale; Kraaykamp, Gerbert; Cemalcilar, Zeynep
• Other Names: Kraaykamp Gerbert guest-editor.; Cemalcilar Zeynep guest-editor.; Tosun Jale guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Volume 682:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 234
• Page End: 245
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: comparative analysis -- mechanisms -- effects -- transmission -- work attitudes -- work values; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- United States -- Periodicals; Political science -- Periodicals; United States -- Politics and government -- Periodicals; 300
• DOI: 10.1177/0002716219831656
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-7162

Abstract

Work is one of the most valued activities of individuals' lives. Attitudes toward work not only influence work-related outcomes, such as income, but also hold sway over personal well-being and satisfaction with politico-administrative institutions. Consequently, country-comparative research aimed at learning about the determinants of individuals' work attitudes and values and their consequences is worthwhile and offers insights that are relevant for many disciplines. In this epilogue, we summarize the main insights produced by the contributions to this volume on the antecedents and consequences of work attitudes and values as well as draw some broader conclusions.