Demographic, work-related, and life satisfaction predictors of northern social workers' satisfaction with work and profession. (September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Graham, John R.; Fukuda, Eriko; Shier, Micheal L.; Kline, Theresa J.B.; Brownlee, Keith; Novik, Nuelle
• Is Part Of: International social work. Volume 56:Number 5(2013)
• Page Start: 588
• Page End: 607
• Publication Date: 2013-09
• Subjects: northern -- remote -- rural -- satisfaction -- social work -- subjective well-being (SWB); Social service -- Periodicals; Social problems -- Periodicals; Globalization -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Community development -- Periodicals; 361
• DOI: 10.1177/0020872811429953
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-8728

Abstract

Social workers in northern Canada were surveyed about work and professional satisfaction. Career commitment, turnover, and organizational citizenship predicted organizational satisfaction. Total satisfaction was associated with turnover. Research and theory in social work on remote communities should extend beyond characteristics of work, profession, and environment to include personal life factors.