Graduation Term

Fall 2025

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Department of Psychology

Committee Chair

Dan Ispas

Committee Co-Chair

Alexandra Ilie

Abstract

The current study examined the relationship between vocational interest fit and global job satisfaction and explored how demand-ability fit and need-supply fit moderated this association. The results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between vocational interest fit and job satisfaction. Furthermore, while demand-ability fit and need-supply fit were positively associated with job satisfaction, their moderating effects were non-significant. This study showcases the importance of different types of fit in relation to global job satisfaction. The discussion provides future research ideas, including longitudinal or time-lagged study design and development of fit scales via artificial intelligence.

Access Type

Thesis-Open Access

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