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KMID : 0379220090290020669
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2009 Volume.29 No. 2 p.669 ~ p.682
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Mediating Effect of Professional Identity on the Relationship between Job- and Organization- related Factors and Job Satisfaction among Social Workers in Senior Welfare Facilities
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Cha Myeong-Jin
Je Seok-Bong
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to explore the role of professional identity as mediating variable in the
relationship between job- and organization- related factors and job satisfaction. This study surveyed social
workers who worked at 24 senior welfare facilities in Daegu?Gyeoungbuk province from Aug. 1. to Aug. 30. 2006. A total of 137 questionnaires were collected using on-site survey (response rate 76.7%). Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 12.0 for Windows. Descriptive analysis and frequency analysis were performed on overall measurement items and hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to test the mediating effect of professional identity. The reliability of statements was acceptable since the coefficient alphas were > .70. Results of hierarchical regression showed that professional identity was verified as a partial mediator in the relationship between factors related with job and organization and job satisfaction. As the population ages, there will be an increasing need for professional social workers effectively to work with and help care for the elderly. This study highlighted that job- and organization- related factors, namely self-regulations and social supports, are significantly related with job satisfaction of social workers. Especially, such effect was more significantly apparent in high professional identity which is playing a partial mediator. This result implies that there is potential to change work environments of social workers ensuring a delegation of power and responsibility. Therefore, efforts should be made to improve the promotion system and connect social worker as servant with community through diverse service learning programs.
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KEYWORD
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professional identity, job satisfaction, mediating effect, social workers
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