The Relationship Between Motivation and Job Satisfaction

Authors

  • Mihaela Rus Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences, Ovidius University of Constanta, Romania
  • Mihaela Luminița Sandu Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ovidius University of Constanta, Romania
  • Raluca Anamaria Crețu Independent researcher
  • Andreea-Giorgiana Duma Independent researcher
  • Sebastian-Cristian Manole Independent researcher

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18662/upasw/29/84%20

Keywords:

motivation, satisfaction, workplace, extraversion, emotional stability, agreeableness, job performance

Abstract

A multitude of factors can influence job performance. Workplace motivation and satisfaction might be some of the most important ones. This paper investigates the ways in which these former variables influence each other in regards to a workers performance; whether workplace satisfaction increases after five years of working in the same domain; and lastly how the five factors of personality from the Big Five model influence workplace satisfaction. In order to test our hypotheses we applied three questionnaires: The Workplace Satisfaction Scale, The Multidimensional Workplace Motivation Scale and The Five Factor Personality Inventory. These tests were completed in an online format by 60 consenting adult, half of which had a working experience over five years and half under five years. In our findings workplace satisfaction and motivation influenced each other positively likely due to the quality of external or internal sources of validation. We also found that extraversion, agreeableness and emotional stability have an impact on workplace satisfaction prabably because of the way in which high scores in these facets facilitate good work conduit, communication and integrations in workgroups. Unfortunetely, we did not see significant differences in regards to workplace experience and workplace satisfaction, posibly because of the small sample size of this study. In the end, the biggest takeaway from this paper is that good workplace relationships and proper financial compensation are the true benefactors of high workplace satisfaction that can in turn boost motivation and job performance.

Author Biography

Mihaela Luminița Sandu, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ovidius University of Constanta, Romania

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Published

2023-10-19

How to Cite

Rus, M., Sandu, M. L., Crețu, R. A., Duma, A.-G., & Manole, S.-C. (2023). The Relationship Between Motivation and Job Satisfaction. Anuarul Universitatii Petre Andrei Din Iasi - Fascicula: Asistenta Sociala, Sociologie, Psihologie, 29, 377-406. https://doi.org/10.18662/upasw/29/84

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