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PSYCHO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF WORK MOTIVATION AMONG JUNIOR STAFF IN THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

Authors: Fehintola, Victor Ayodeji, Ph.D, Okpako, Ochuko Ernest & Adeniran, Adeyemi Olubukola

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to examine the influence of psychological (job satisfaction, pay satisfaction, job stress, emotional intelligence) and demographic (age, gender, religion) factors on work motivation among junior staff members at the University of Ibadan. A descriptive correlational research design was adopted, and data were collected from 200 junior staff members using multiple scales. The results revealed that work motivation was significantly correlated with pay satisfaction, emotional intelligence, job satisfaction, job stress, age, and religion, while gender showed no correlation. The joint effect of the independent variables on work motivation was found to be significant, accounting for 33.3% of the variance. Pay satisfaction had the most significant contribution to work motivation, followed by job satisfaction, emotional intelligence, and job stress. Gender, religion, and age did not independently predict work motivation. These findings highlight the importance of addressing psychological and demographic factors to improve work motivation among junior staff members. The study recommends providing incentives and rewards, fostering open communication and collaboration, and recognizing employees’ achievements to enhance work motivation at the University of Ibadan.

Keywords: Work motivation, psychological factors, demographic factors, job satisfaction, pay satisfaction, job stress, and emotional intelligence.

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