Abstract

ZUBIETA, Elena et al. Work Conceptions And Believes: A Descriptive Study On Some Sources Of Variation In A Working Sample. Anu. investig. [online]. 2008, vol.15, pp.00-00. ISSN 1851-1686.

From a psycho-sociological view, work can be understood as a set of values and beliefs which individuals and groups construct before and during work process socialization. It is a flexible set of cognitions influenced by individuals personal experiences and contextual changes (Salanova, Gracia & Peiró;1996). Taking socialization at work as a starting point and with the aim of exploring variation sources in terms of sociodemographic, contextual and psycho-sociological variables, a descriptive group differences study was carried out based on a convenience sample of 290 working participants from Buenos Aires city and surroundings. Results show the presence of Protestant Work Ethic, Competitive beliefs, Self- Trascendence and Open to Change values. There were also found interesting pro- files when introducing variables such as sex, age, educational levels and different work development aspects: working years, job and organization permanence, job interruption and work modality.

Keywords : Work; Socialization; Variations sources.

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