Kontakt 2005, 7(3-4):305-313 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2005.059

Work and life satisfaction of social workers and perception of development of their profession competenciesHealth and Social Sciences

Zdeněk Mlčák*, Karel Slíva

The report deals with empirical study of the relationships between work and life satisfaction and perception of the development of profession competencies in the group of social workers. The work satisfaction, as well as all components of life satisfaction in the group of social workers have globally average level, lower level can be stated only in the sphere of satisfaction with health, financial situation and own person. Social workers more satisfied in work differ from less satisfied social workers in general life satisfaction and in that they perceive higher level of all observed work competencies in themselves.

Keywords: Work satisfaction; life satisfaction; profession competency

Published: November 22, 2005  Show citation

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Mlčák Z, Slíva K. Work and life satisfaction of social workers and perception of development of their profession competencies. Kontakt. 2005;7(3-4):305-313. doi: 10.32725/kont.2005.059.
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