Understanding Job Satisfaction and Occupational Stressors of Distinctive Roles in Zoos and Aquariums.

ABSTRACT: For professionals caring for humans or non-human animals, many joys are to be found in working towards what an individual believes to be their calling, especially as they contribute to purposeful, meaningful work consistent with and intrinsic to their own values and beliefs. However, there can be downfalls. Empathic strain, conflict between co-workers, dissatisfaction with upper management, lack of opportunities to make positive changes, limited or no access to level and experience-appropriate professional development, and other stressors are all risks carried by organisations concerned with animal welfare. In the present study, a survey on job satisfaction and workplace stressors was completed by 311 zoo and aquarium professionals working in a range of roles from junior animal care staff

SUBMITTER: Brando S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10295341 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature