The thesis addresses job satisfaction and work values. We defined job satisfaction as an individual's subjective assessment of various work experiences, while work values represent a subjective assessment of the importance of different aspects of work within an organization. Elizur's model categorizes work values into a three-dimensional structure: instrumental, affective, and cognitive values, distributed among 24 specific work values. We analyzed data from the International Social Survey Programme and, through factor analysis, identified two main components: social and material work values, which do not align with Elizur's model. Further regression analysis revealed that independent variables such as age, education, gender, and social and material work values statistically significantly influence job satisfaction. The research showed that different groups of work values affect job satisfaction differently. Additionally, the impact of work values on job satisfaction varies across countries, indicating the influence of cultural and socio-economic factors. For example, the influence of social work values is noticeable in Slovenia, Germany, China, Sweden, and Israel, but not in the USA. We concluded that the current structure of the ISSP questionnaire is not comprehensive enough to accurately test Elizur's theory, so it would be advisable to expand the range of questions. Understanding work values and their impact on job satisfaction is crucial for improving individuals' everyday lives and their functioning in society.
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