Job Satisfaction Among Malaysian Employees: An Application of Spector’s Job Satisfaction Survey in the South East Asian Context

Ibrahim, Raja Zirwatul Aida Raja; Ohtsuka, Keis; Dagang, Mazidah Mohd; Bakar, Azlina Abu

doi:10.17576/pengurusan-2014-41-06

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“…On the other hand, studies in other countries led to different structure models. In a study in Iranian population, seven factors were identified [ 23 ] in a study on Malaysian employees, eight, four and three factor analysis solutions were reported [ 24 ], in a study in Uganda, a four-factor solution was the best model [ 25 ], while in the Ukraine the best model came out to be a three-facet model [ 14 ]. Concerning the validity of the Greek version, the results of CFA of our study indicated that the nine-factor structural model of the JSS was well-adapted and consistent with the original version of the tool.…”

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Validity and reliability of the Greek translation of the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)

Tsounis

Sarafis

2018

BMC Psychol

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BackgroundJob satisfaction is fundamental to employee well-being and successful operation of an organization. The use of effective tools for assessing it is imperative for management research. Our main purpose was to translate and adapt the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) questionnaire to the Greek language and to test its psychometric properties.MethodsThe tool was translated into Greek and then back into English by different bilingual translators. The Greek JSS was tested with a sample of 239 employees of various specialties in drug addiction treatment. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) for validity testing as well as internal consistency analysis for reliability testing was conducted.ResultsThe results confirmed that: (a) the translated version is an accurate translation of the original, (b) CFA results indicated that the nine-factor structure model was a great choice; the factor loads were high and ranged from 0.61 to 0.90, and (c) the reliability coefficients were satisfactory (Cronbach’s alpha for eight of the nine dimensions of the Greek JSS scale ranged from 0.62 to 0.87 except for the dimension “Operating procedures” which was 0.48, while Cronbach’s alpha for the total scale was 0.87 and the Gutman Split-Half Coefficient was 0.88).ConclusionsThe findings suggested that the Greek Version of JSS is a valid and reliable tool for measuring job satisfaction in Greece. Further research for assessing its psychometric values in various samples and further analysis for studying its validity and testing its internal and external consistency and coherence might be conducted in the future.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s40359-018-0241-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Validity and reliability of the Greek translation of the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)

Tsounis

Sarafis

2018

BMC Psychol

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“…Higher scores on the JSS indicate higher levels of job satisfaction. The Malay version has been translated and validated (Chin-Siang et al, 2014;Ibrahim et al, 2014). The reliability of the scale for this study is 0.62.…”

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Burnout and its Relationship to Psychological Distress and Job Satisfaction Among Academician and Non-Academician in Malaysia

Mohamed

Nikmat

Hashim

et al. 2020

IJHE

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ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of burnout and its associated risk factors among the University staff involving both academician and non-academician and relate these to their job satisfaction.MethodsA cross sectional study was conducted among the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UITM) staff involving both academician and non-academician. The participants were emailed the questionnaires through their university email and alternative email addresses. They were asked to complete questionnaires on their sociodemographic and work details, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS).ResultsAmong the 411 participants who participated, 53% were academicians (n= 216). Academician demonstrated greater burnout levels and psychological distress when compared to non-academician. Correlational analyses indicated moderate to high correlation between psychological distress and burnout due to work, personal and client where higher burnout was associated with higher psychological distress. Non-academician demonstrated greater job satisfaction levels when compared to academician. Correlational analyses indicated high correlation between job satisfaction and burnout due to work, with higher burnout levels associated with lower job satisfaction among staff. Conclusion This study showed that academicians suffers from high levels of burnout in aspects of personal, work and client related matters and this has contributed to higher psychological distress among them and greatly affect their job satisfaction.

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“…In other words, job satisfaction can be defined as "employees' feelings and ideas about their jobs and workplace" (Rizwan et al, 2016, p. 30). Despite the fact that different experts define job satisfaction differently, many agree that it is crucial for employees' happiness (Daud, 2017;Ibrahim, Dagang, & Bakar, 2014). Because employees spend two-thirds of their time at work, job satisfaction has a big impact on them, whether they are at work or at home (Ibrahim et al, 2014).…”

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Job satisfaction among hospitality management graduates of quirino state university-diffun campus

Bartolome

Marana²,

Olivar³

et al. 2023

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Purpose: Job satisfaction has an impact on employees' general well-being and in promoting a positive work environment, thus, contributes to increased organizational productivity, lower staff turnover, and lower job stress. This study assessed the level of job satisfaction among the Hospitality Management graduates of Quirino State University- Diffun Campus. Methodology: It used a descriptive design and a survey questionnaire with a four-point Likert scale in gathering the needed data. Most of the respondents are females, 25 years and below, singles, with casual/contractual employment status, and have salaries of Php 5,000 and below. Main Findings: In terms of promotion, the level of satisfaction along unlimited opportunities and a great chance for job promotion varies in terms of sex and age. As to supervision, the level of satisfaction along use of positive feedback with staff differs in terms of sex. On the other hand, the level of satisfaction along salary, fringe benefits & recognition; promotion; supervision; and interpersonal relationship does not vary when respondents are grouped by sex, age, civil status, employment status, and estimated monthly salary. Implication of the Study: This study may be useful in gaining an understanding of employees' satisfaction levels, identifying their strengths and shortcomings, and improving their management techniques which are vital in ensuring higher revenues for any organization or institution.

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Job Satisfaction Among Malaysian Employees: An Application of Spector’s Job Satisfaction Survey in the South East Asian Context

Abstract: Job satisfaction explains individuals' reactions towards their jobs. Many studies find that job satisfaction is a well-known construct that is widely used to study work-related well-being; and

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Validity and reliability of the Greek translation of the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)

Validity and reliability of the Greek translation of the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)

Burnout and its Relationship to Psychological Distress and Job Satisfaction Among Academician and Non-Academician in Malaysia

Job satisfaction among hospitality management graduates of quirino state university-diffun campus

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