Determine factors in the work environment that may affect job satisfaction in autistic workers
What's the study about?
Title of the Project: The Relationship among Person-Environment Fit, Perceived Organizational Support and Job Satisfaction in Autistic Workers
Principal Investigator: Karla Gustilo, Doctoral Candidate, Psychology Department, Liberty University
The purpose of this study is to investigate how workers who self-identify as autistic or have received formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) feel they fit with their job and their work environment, how supported they feel about their organization, and how satisfied they are with their jobs. It also aims to find out whether feeling supported by their work organization affects workplace fit and job satisfaction. This study is done to understand what factors impact job satisfaction with this population.
Who can participate?
To participate, you must be 18 years old or older, self-identify as autistic OR have received a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), OR Asperger Syndrome, OR Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and employed for pay in the United States at least 10 hours per week .
What will participants be doing?
If you agree to be in this study, I will ask you to do the following:
Complete an anonymous online survey that will not take more than 15 minutes.
Participant responses will be anonymous.
The records of this study will be kept private. Research records will be stored securely, and only the researcher, Karla Gustilo and the researcher’s faculty supervisor will have access to the records.
Participants will not be compensated for participating in this study.
Participation in this study is voluntary. Your decision whether to participate will not affect your current or future relations with Liberty University If you decide to participate, you are free not to answer any question or withdraw at any time before submitting the survey without affecting those relationships.
Why is this important?
Participants should not expect a direct benefit from participating in this study.
Benefits to society include increased knowledge and understanding of how person-environment fit and perceived organizational support can impact job satisfaction in autistic workers. The results of the study may provide data that can potentially help companies create work environments that are tailored to the unique needs and characteristics of a diverse workforce.