This paper presents the findings of a nationwide survey of members, fellows, and associates of the Human Factors Society. The survey contained the short form of the Job Diagnostic Survey which measures objective characteristics of jobs, particularly the degree to which jobs are designed to inhance motivation, and job satisfaction. Compared to a Professional-Technical nationwide normative sample, human factors professionals are more satisfied with their jobs and their jobs contain higher levels of motivating characteristics. Results are discussed by highest degree obtained and type of organization.
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