title: Test of the Korman hypothesis: performance, self-esteem, and job satisfaction among dentists.
abstract: Contrary to the Korman hypothesis, this study of 416 dentists showed positive relationships between job satisfaction and productivity-based measures of performance for individuals of both low and high self-esteem.
authors.forename: D O
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Kaldenberg
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D010556:Personality Tests; D011364:Professional Practice; D012649:Self Concept