An analysis of work motivation of resident assistants at selected southwestern colleges and universities using the educational work components study questionnaire /
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1992.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to assess the validity and reliability for the Educational Work Components Study Questionnaire for the resident assistant (RA) population and, with the information gathered, identify differences in work motivation factors of resident assistants. The questionnaire used was an adaptation of Miskel's 1972 Educational Work Components Study Questionnaire. The 36- item survey was theoretically based on Herzberg's (1965) theory of intrinsic and extrinsic sources of motivation and divided desirability of specific job aspects into six factors: Potential for personal challenge and development, Competitiveness desirability and reward of success, Tolerance for work pressure, Conservative security, Willingness to seek reward in spite of uncertainty versus avoidance of uncertainty, and Surround concern. Following the 36 items were two open-ended questions which asked the respondent to List the three most satisfying and dissatisfying aspects of the RA job. The instrument was administered to 327 randomly selected resident assistants of members institutions within the Southwest Association of College and University Housing Officers. Responses were compared using various demographic information and environmental factors. Factor analysis was conducted which resulted with slight alteration of items within specific factors. Content analysis was conducted on the open-ended questions based upon Herzberg's definitions of intrinsic motivational factors and extrinsic hygiene factors. Results supported Herzberg's theory that intrinsic factors are associated with job satisfaction and extrinsic factors are typically listed with job dissatisfaction. The questionnaire responses indicated that female RAs found job aspects pertaining to development and security to be more desirable than did males. Hew resident assistants found the extrinsic financial rewards to be more desirable than more experienced RAs. Finally, resident assistants assigned to either all female or coeducational halls found the intrinsic personally challenging aspects of the job more desirable than RAs working in all male halls. |
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| Item Description: | Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Educational Administration." |
| Physical Description: | xi, 141 leaves ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |