The relationship between newcomer socialization and job satisfaction : a meta-analysis
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Psychology
First Advisor's Name
C. Viswesvaran
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Juan Sanchez
Third Advisor's Name
Michelle Marks
Date of Defense
2-18-2000
Abstract
The principles of psychometric meta-analysis were utilized to cumulate the literature that examined the relationship between measures of newcomer socialization and job satisfaction. Over 450 correlations were analyzed. The overall analysis of the correlation between measures of newcomer socialization and job satisfaction found that a positive effect exists (rho=0.31). Thus, socialization programs, on average, have a positive effect on job satisfaction. While the moderator analysis found many large variations in the effect sizes, none of the moderators had a statistically significant influence. Socialization programs had more impact for entry managers than for veteran managers. Newcomers in the services industries benefited more from the socialization program than newcomers in the manufacture industries. Cross-sectional studies tended to show a stronger effect than longitudinal studies. The effectiveness of the socialization program was not influenced by the newcomer’s role type. More research is needed to explore the underlying process mechanisms of newcomer socialization.
Identifier
FI15101769
Recommended Citation
Haas, Craig D., "The relationship between newcomer socialization and job satisfaction : a meta-analysis" (2000). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3972.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3972
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