Decent Work, Volition, and Well-Being of Individual Workers: Evidence from the Psychology of Working Theory
Keywords:
Psychology of Working Theory, decent work, volition, well-being, individual worker, pejotization, entrepreneurAbstract
The aim of this study was to test part of the Psychology of Working Theory model by analyzing the relationship between volition, decent work, and well-being among individual workers. This quantitative research involved 196 participants who responded to the Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Work Volition Scale, Decent Work Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale, and Positive and Negative Affect Scale. The results empirically support the theoretical model, identifying volition as a predictor of the perception of decent work, which in turn positively predicts life satisfaction. Family income emerged as a negative predictor of the perception of decent work, particularly in the Free Time dimension, suggesting that professionals with higher incomes tend to evaluate the amount of time available for rest and leisure more negatively. The findings highlight the importance of interventions aimed at strengthening volition in contexts of vulnerability and contribute to a better understanding of the reality faced by individual workers.
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