Job-loss insecurity versus job-feature insecurity among medical technologists.
Using a sample of 292 medical technologists surveyed over a three-year period, this study tested the hypothesis that job-loss insecurity and job-feature insecurity were related but distinguishable constructs. Factor analysis supported this hypothesis. In addition, each construct demonstrated a differential pattern to significant antecedents. Specifically, cross-training desire and organizational downsizing were positively related, while job satisfaction was negatively related, to job-loss insecurity. However, team participation and number of professional organization memberships were negatively related, while routine task was positively related, to job-feature insecurity. Study limitations and future research issues are discussed.
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Human Resources Administration Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. gblau@sbm.temple.edu
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D000328:Adult; D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D008875:Middle Aged; D014478:Unemployment / Q000523:psychology*