An investigation of cross-national differences in positivity and job satisfaction

Authors: Mueller, Karsten¹; Hattrup, Keith²; Hausmann, Natascha¹

Source: Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Volume 82, Number 3, September 2009 , pp. 551-573(23)

Publisher: British Psychological Society

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Abstract:

The present research examined the role of national differences in positivity as an explanation of cross-national variation in job satisfaction (JS) ratings. National positivity values were derived from a sample of current employees by calculating the mean residual in a regression of global JS on mean facet satisfaction ratings. As predicted, the positivity values derived in the present research showed convergent validity with other indices of nation-level positivity, and national differences in extraversion. National differences in positivity showed significant incremental associations with national differences in JS ratings after controlling for the effects of acquiescence, perceived differences in working conditions, and national development. Theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1348/096317908X334782

Affiliations: 1: University of Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany 2: San Diego State University, San Diego, California, USA

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