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100			_aNoesgaard, Mette Strange _95382
245			_aWork engagement in the public service context: the dual perceptions of job characteristics
260			_c2018
300			_ap.1047-1060.
520			_aInterest in work engagement research has increased significantly due to its positive influence on both employee and organizational performance. Studies show how engagement is explained through job characteristics in the Job Demands-Resource model, yet a more nuanced approach has been proposed. In this qualitative study, home caregivers’ perceptions of job characteristics are investigated. Semi-structured interviews and observations reveal three main themes: Optimization, helping others, and emotional work. These show a dual perception of job characteristics consequently influencing the experienced engagement. Using Public Service Motivation literature, these dual perceptions are discussed. - Reproduced.
650			_aMotivation _95383
700			_aHansen, Jesper Rosenberg _95384
773			_aInternational Journal of Public Administration
906			_aCivil service
942			_2ddc _cAR