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Careers and Psychosocial Development during Adulthood

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Factors of Job Satisfaction in Adulthood

In adulthood, job satisfaction is more strongly linked to the intrinsic qualities of the work than to salary. Key factors that contribute to satisfaction include having contact with other people, finding the work interesting, having opportunities for advancement, and being allowed a degree of independence.

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An individual is deciding between two job offers. Job A offers a very high salary but involves repetitive, solitary tasks with a rigid daily structure and limited opportunities for promotion. Job B offers a moderate salary but involves working on a collaborative team to solve varied and interesting problems, with significant autonomy in how tasks are approached and a clear path for career advancement. Based on the primary psychological drivers of job satisfaction, which outcome is most likely?