Predictors and outcomes of job search behavior: The moderating effects of gender and family situation

EAJ Van Hooft; MP Born; TW Taris; H van der Flier

doi:10.1016/j.jvb.2004.11.005

Predictors and outcomes of job search behavior: The moderating effects of gender and family situation

EAJ Van Hooft^*, MP Born, TW Taris, H van der Flier

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Leerstoel Taris

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Abstract

This study explored differences in the antecedents and consequences of job search behavior depending on gender and family situation in a large, nationwide sample of the Dutch population. Using Ajzen's (1991) theory of planned behavior (TPB), we found no gender differences in the antecedents of job seeking. However, family situation did affect the relations in the TPB, such that personal attitude was a slightly weaker, and perceived social pressure a stronger predictor of job seeking for individuals with families than for singles. Concerning the consequences, job search behavior significantly predicted the chances of finding (new) employment, but not job satisfaction in the new job and the level of agreement between the obtained and wanted job. (c) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	133-152
Number of pages	20
Journal	Journal of Vocational Behavior
Volume	67
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2004.11.005
Publication status	Published - Oct 2005
Event	17th Annual Conference of the Society-for-Industrial-and-Organizational-Psychology - TORONTO, Canada Duration: 12 Apr 2002 → 14 Apr 2002

Keywords

job search behavior
theory of planned behavior
gender
PLANNED BEHAVIOR
SEEKING BEHAVIOR
SEX SEGREGATION
EMPLOYMENT
CONSEQUENCES
REEMPLOYMENT
INDIVIDUALS
ANTECEDENTS
SELF
SATISFACTION

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Predictors and outcomes of job search behavior: The moderating effects of gender and family situation

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