Job-search persistence during unemployment: a 10-wave longitudinal study.
Dynamic predictors of job-search intensity over time are examined in a large 10-wave longitudinal study of unemployed individuals. Two sets of variables relevant to the examination of job search from a dynamic, self-regulatory perspective--core self-evaluations (T. A. Judge, A. Erez, & J. E. Bono, 1998) and the theory of planned behavior (I. Ajzen, 1991)--were used to guide our examination. Results suggest core self-evaluation is related to average levels of job-search intensity over time. Job-search intentions mediated the relationship between subjective norms and job-search self-efficacy in the prediction of job-search intensity in the following 2 weeks. Both Time 1 and cumulative job-search intensity predict reemployment. This repeated-measures study contributes to research on job search that has been primarily cross-sectional or included few time waves.
Wanberg
Connie R
CR
Industrial Relations Center.
Glomb
Theresa M
TM
Industrial Relations Center.
Song
Zhaoli
Z
Industrial Relations Center.
Sorenson
Sarah
S
Industrial Relations Center.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003625:Data Collection; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007586:Job Application; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008910:Minnesota; D009042:Motivation; D011336:Probability; D014478:Unemployment / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data