Job crafting and job satisfaction in a sample of Italian teachers: the mediating role of Perceived Organizational Support

Authors

  • Emanuela Ingusci Salento University Lecce.
  • Antonino Callea LUMSA Roma
  • Antonio Chirumbolo La Sapienza University Roma
  • Flavio Urbini LUMSA Roma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1285/i20705948v9n4p675

Keywords:

job satisfaction, job crafting, mediation analysis, perceived organizational support, public school

Abstract

We aimed to explore the mediating role of perceived organizational support (POS) on the relationship between job crafting and job satisfaction, which is considered as an important outcome for the development of well being at work. Participants were 263 teachers from public schools in the South of Italy. Results indicated that POS fully mediated the relationship between job crafting and job satisfaction. Implications for management educational practice and limitations of the study are discussed.

Author Biography

Antonino Callea, LUMSA Roma

Human Sciences Department

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Published

15-12-2016