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Abstract
The interplay between job satisfaction and individuals’ well-being has been the subject of research attention for over fifty years. During this time, the nature of work has changed considerably. This dissertation brings together two large-scale studies, a meta-analysis and a multi-year nationally representative primary study, to re-examine the relationship for the modern world of work. First, the strength of this relationship is examined and found to be stronger than prior meta-analyses on this subject (ρ=.53). Next, several moderators, including some which were previously unexamined, of this relationship are explored. It is found that the job satisfaction and SWB relationship is moderated by year but is also robust to other moderators examined. Together, these two large-scale studies provide an unprecedented look at the impact of work in worker’s subjective well-being in the modern world of work.