Partner's generalized locus of control and domains of job satisfaction: evidence from Australia

Dai Binh Tran and Hanh Thi My Tran

Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, 2023, vol. 31, issue 1, 40-54

Abstract: Purpose - This study examines the relationship between partners' locus of control and their spouses' domains of job satisfaction (job satisfaction and its domains, personal income and promotion) among Australian couples. Design/methodology/approach - Data were obtained from the Household, Income and Labor Dynamics of Australia (HILDA) Survey. Various estimation strategies including ordinary least squares (OLS), Mundlak approach and instrumental variable (IV) method are used to reveal the relationship between spouse's locus of control and domains of job satisfaction. Findings - To reduce sex heterogeneity, the analysis used in this study is disaggregated by sex. In particular, the findings of this study show that wives' locus of control positively influences husbands' satisfaction with pay and working hours, while there is no relationship between husbands' locus of control and wives' domains of job satisfaction. Social implications - The study's findings emphasize the importance of locus of control in couples. A good work–life balance and a healthy marital relationship potentially facilitate positive effects of characteristics from the partner on employees' job satisfaction. Thus, on the organizational level, employers may consider creating a working environment that promotes a healthy marital relationship for their staff, including flexible working schedules, work from home options, family days or family-extended staff events. Originality/value - This study is the first to reveal the relationship between spousal locus of control and domains of job satisfaction, enriching the current literature on this topic.

Keywords: Australia; Job satisfaction; Locus of control; Spouse; I31; J24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JABES-06-2022-0152

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