Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review

Employee job dissatisfaction is a prevalent issue arising from unmet expectations, leading to adverse perceptions and discontent. This literature review delves into the factors contributing to job dissatisfaction in 22 Asian countries from 2020 to 2024, a region characterized by rapid economic growt...

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Main Authors: Yin Sunn, Chong, Nai Peng, Chua, Qing, Swi Zi, Binti Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati, Mohamad Yusop, Yusni, Anuar, Muharram
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Language:English
Published: Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS) 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117538/
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author Yin Sunn, Chong
Nai Peng, Chua
Qing, Swi Zi
Binti Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati
Mohamad Yusop, Yusni
Anuar, Muharram
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description Employee job dissatisfaction is a prevalent issue arising from unmet expectations, leading to adverse perceptions and discontent. This literature review delves into the factors contributing to job dissatisfaction in 22 Asian countries from 2020 to 2024, a region characterized by rapid economic growth and digital transformation. The review classifies these factors into environmental and organizational, drawing insights from diverse studies. Environmental factors encompass job and financial insecurity, perceived low professional standing, and inadequate job recognition, while organisational factors involve issues such as inadequate remuneration, absence of occupational safety, unfavourable working culture, and detrimental managerial practices. Adhering to the PRISMA model, this systematic review curated articles from ScienceDirect and SAGE databases. Subsequent to applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, ten articles underwent comprehensive analysis. The findings underscore prominent contributors to job dissatisfaction, including client hostility, deficient incentive structures, unsatisfactory managerial assistance, and excessive workloads, across different industries in the Asian context. Comprehending these factors can assist researchers and professionals in formulating strategies to enhance job satisfaction and overall organizational efficacy.
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spelling upm-1175382025-05-29T03:10:36Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117538/ Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review Yin Sunn, Chong Nai Peng, Chua Qing, Swi Zi Binti Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati Mohamad Yusop, Yusni Anuar, Muharram Employee job dissatisfaction is a prevalent issue arising from unmet expectations, leading to adverse perceptions and discontent. This literature review delves into the factors contributing to job dissatisfaction in 22 Asian countries from 2020 to 2024, a region characterized by rapid economic growth and digital transformation. The review classifies these factors into environmental and organizational, drawing insights from diverse studies. Environmental factors encompass job and financial insecurity, perceived low professional standing, and inadequate job recognition, while organisational factors involve issues such as inadequate remuneration, absence of occupational safety, unfavourable working culture, and detrimental managerial practices. Adhering to the PRISMA model, this systematic review curated articles from ScienceDirect and SAGE databases. Subsequent to applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, ten articles underwent comprehensive analysis. The findings underscore prominent contributors to job dissatisfaction, including client hostility, deficient incentive structures, unsatisfactory managerial assistance, and excessive workloads, across different industries in the Asian context. Comprehending these factors can assist researchers and professionals in formulating strategies to enhance job satisfaction and overall organizational efficacy. Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS) 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117538/1/117538.pdf Yin Sunn, Chong and Nai Peng, Chua and Qing, Swi Zi and Binti Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati and Mohamad Yusop, Yusni and Anuar, Muharram (2024) Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (11). pp. 1112-1127. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/23064/Factors-Affecting-Job-Dissatisfaction-in-Asia-A-Systematic-Review 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i11/23064
spellingShingle Yin Sunn, Chong
Nai Peng, Chua
Qing, Swi Zi
Binti Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati
Mohamad Yusop, Yusni
Anuar, Muharram
Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review
title Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review
title_full Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review
title_fullStr Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review
title_short Factors affecting job dissatisfaction in Asia: a systematic review
title_sort factors affecting job dissatisfaction in asia: a systematic review
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