Are Agents Interests, Job Satisfaction, and Performance Related? | Synapse
May 28, 2026
Are Agents Interests, Job Satisfaction, and Performance Related?
Key Points
To investigate the connection between extension agents' interests, job satisfaction, and their performance.
Documented the social orientation of agents
Analyzed data from an Ohio study
Positive correlation found between social orientation and job satisfaction
Higher job satisfaction may lead to improved performance in agents
Abstract
We say "Extension agents must be able to work with people. This Ohio study documents the social orientation of agents, linking such an orientation to job satisfaction.