NCJ Number
240055
Journal
Criminal Justice Studies Volume: 25 Issue: 3 Dated: September 2012 Pages: 251-264
Date Published
September 2012
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This study investigated the effects of psychosocial factors on the factual autonomy (FA) and job satisfaction among prison employees.
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of psychosocial factors on the factual autonomy (FA) and job satisfaction among prison employees. The research findings are based on the data that the authors have collected from two medium security prisons and one maximum security prison in the State of Indiana between October 2009 and January 2010. The research findings that emerged from this study show that stress-response States (SRS) had a negative effect on job satisfaction, which indicates that correctional employees who are exposed to anger, frustration, depression, and intimidation are less likely to be satisfied with their job. The same SRS had a positive effect on the FA, which indicates that prison employees have less control over their job-related activities. Additionally, the findings of this study show that working conditions in the prison environment have a significant effect on both the FA and job satisfaction. The years of service in the correctional institutions did not have any significant effect on the FA or job satisfaction among correctional employees. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.