Job Satisfaction of Juvenile Facility Directors: Results from a National Survey
This study utilizes a national survey to measure the job satisfaction of juvenile facility directors. The prior literature has focused on the experiences of line personnel within the adult correctional system, and this research serves to provide new information regarding this specific population. The current study will address the predictors and correlates of a director's job satisfaction. It is hypothesized that specific characteristics within the organization will predict job satisfaction. Issues regarding staff within an institution and their effect on a director's job satisfaction are the focus. Results indicate that staff issues significantly contribute to the job satisfaction of a director. Specifically, this research can be used to understand facility director retention, staff and juvenile related issues, and the effect of job satisfaction on criminal justice policy issues.
Juvenile detention homes -- Officials and employees -- Job satisfaction -- United States, Correctional personnel -- Job satisfaction -- United States., job satisfaction, national survey, director retention, juvenile facility directors, staff issues
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