Do Youth Really Want to Work: A Comparison of the Work Values and Job Perceptions of Younger and Older Men.

Miller, Patricia Y.; Simon, William

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Publication Date: 1979-Jun

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Do Youth Really Want to Work: A Comparison of the Work Values and Job Perceptions of Younger and Older Men.

Miller, Patricia Y.; Simon, William

Youth and Society, v10 n4 p379-404 Jun 1979

In this study comparing the work values of younger and older men, small but statistically significant differences are found in the measures of security, values, economic values, and the anti-work ethic. The results also indicated that intrinsic and interpersonal work rewards are equally valued by the two groups. (Author/MC)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Attitude Change, Economic Factors, Employment, Ethnic Status, Factor Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship, Job Satisfaction, Security (Psychology), Tenure, Work Attitudes, Work Environment, Youth, Youth Employment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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