Abstract
This research examined job satisfaction among members (N = 1,057) of the American Society of Criminology (ASC) and the Academy of Criminal justice Sciences (ACJS). In particular,
the research looked at what factors are related to job satisfaction (enjoyment). We explored substantive personal and professional
correlates such as stress, family life, and scholarly productivity. A host of demographic factors including gender, race and
income, were also included in the analysis. The multivariate analysis revealed that those criminologists with more journal
article publications, and devote more time to family and friends, had high job satisfaction. Conversely, criminologists living
in the south had low job satisfaction compared to those living in other parts of the country. The paper ends with a call for
the continuing exploration of the personal and professional correlates of job satisfaction among criminologists.
the research looked at what factors are related to job satisfaction (enjoyment). We explored substantive personal and professional
correlates such as stress, family life, and scholarly productivity. A host of demographic factors including gender, race and
income, were also included in the analysis. The multivariate analysis revealed that those criminologists with more journal
article publications, and devote more time to family and friends, had high job satisfaction. Conversely, criminologists living
in the south had low job satisfaction compared to those living in other parts of the country. The paper ends with a call for
the continuing exploration of the personal and professional correlates of job satisfaction among criminologists.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-13
- DOI 10.1007/s12103-011-9149-8
- Authors
- Shaun L. Gabbidon, Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs, 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057, USA
- George E. Higgins, Department of Justice Administration, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA
- Journal American Journal of Criminal Justice
- Online ISSN 1936-1351
- Print ISSN 1066-2316