Transitional outcomes — job satisfaction of workers with disabilities. Part one: general job satisfaction

Abstract

The level of job satisfaction of 236 workers with disabilities was examined, Workers expressed moderately positive general job satisfaction. Personal characteristics, experiences and job/employer characteristics were examined as predictors of job satisfaction. Sex, school background, vocational training, disability category and length of employment in present position were related to variability in job satisfaction. The relationship between job satisfaction and other aspects of transition is also explored.