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An exploratory factor analysis examining traits, perceived fit, and job satisfaction in employed college graduates

Brandon, John R.

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2011, Doctor of Education, Ashland University, College of Education.
This study is an analysis of 24 variables associated with employee attitudes, behaviors and outcomes. A total of 140 college graduates participated in the study. Utilizing exploratory factor analysis (EFA) techniques, the research examined relationships among the following variables: perceived fit, job satisfaction, cognitive ability, vocational personality, academic achievement and gender. Components were extracted using Principal Components Analysis (PCA) and orthogonally rotated resulting in three component solution. A simple, interpretable structure was revealed, demonstrating a strong but differentially related association among three forms of perceived fit and facet level job satisfaction. The person-trait variables in the study were minimally related to perceived fit and satisfaction.
Harold Wilson, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Constance Savage, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Ann Shelly, PhD (Committee Member)
Robert Shelly, PhD (Committee Member)
Oscar McKnight, PhD (Committee Member)
120 p.

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  • Brandon, J. R. (2011). An exploratory factor analysis examining traits, perceived fit, and job satisfaction in employed college graduates [Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1322756914

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Brandon, John. An exploratory factor analysis examining traits, perceived fit, and job satisfaction in employed college graduates. 2011. Ashland University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1322756914.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Brandon, John. "An exploratory factor analysis examining traits, perceived fit, and job satisfaction in employed college graduates." Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1322756914

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)