Work motivation and job satisfaction among contracted university employees
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Work motivation, job satisfaction, contract employeesAbstract
Work motivation and job satisfaction are relevant factors for employee performance and well-being, especially in public institutions where contractual conditions may influence perceptions of the work environment. In this context, the study aimed to determine the relationship between work motivation and job satisfaction among contracted employees of the National University of Ucayali in 2025. A relational, quantitative, and cross-sectional study was conducted, applying surveys to 117 contracted employees using instruments with adequate reliability. The results showed a predominance of medium and high levels of work motivation, while job satisfaction was mainly concentrated at medium levels. Likewise, a weak and non-significant positive relationship was found between work motivation and job satisfaction; however, the affiliation dimension showed a significant association with job satisfaction. It is concluded that overall work motivation is not a significant predictor of job satisfaction among the contract employees evaluated, suggesting that job satisfaction is influenced by other organizational and work-related factors not examined in the present study. In contrast, the significant association between the affiliation dimension and job satisfaction indicates that strengthening interpersonal relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, and promoting support among colleagues and supervisors may contribute to improving job satisfaction within this group of employees.
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