Characterization of young graduates perceiving underemployment: Assessment of well-being and discomfort associated with this perception

Previous research has shown that subjective underemployment is inversely associated to job satisfaction, psychological well-being and health. To our knowledge, the current is the first study that explores subjective underemployment in under-graduates in Colombia. One hundred and forty-...

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Main Authors: Juan Gabriel Ocampo-Palacio, Viviola Gómez Ortiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Católica de Colombia 2021-08-01
Series:Acta Colombiana de Psicología
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Online Access:https://actacolombianapsicologia.ucatolica.edu.co/article/view/3210/3779
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Summary:Previous research has shown that subjective underemployment is inversely associated to job satisfaction, psychological well-being and health. To our knowledge, the current is the first study that explores subjective underemployment in under-graduates in Colombia. One hundred and forty-two workers participated in a correlational, and comparative study. Results replicated previous findings: as subjective underemployment perception increased, job satisfaction and general life satisfac-tion decreased. Significant differences were found in the indicators of job satisfaction and general life satisfaction among those who perceive underemployment and those who do not. Finally, the potential role of subjective underemployment on employees’ health is discussed.
ISSN:0123-9155
1909-9711