Abstract (eng)
The purpose of this study was to identify a subset of factors that significantly influence newcomers’ job satisfaction and turnover intentions. Considering a variety of possible influencing factors, perceived organizational and supervisor support, organizational socialization, and work-related stress were selected as key study variables. Additionally, I tried to provide further evidence for the existence of a honeymoon-hangover effect related to job satisfaction. Although the study was conducted in a longitudinal design with a sample of 91 participants at two measurement points in a three-month interval, the cross-sectional data was also examined (129 and 148 participants). Moreover, five qualitative interviews were conducted with newcomers who voluntarily left the company. The analysis of the data included the intercorrelations of the different factors, a mediation analysis of the associations of POS, PSS, turnover intentions and job satisfaction, an examination of the temporal changes of the selected factors, and a graphical illustration of the temporal pattern of job satisfaction. The results revealed strong correlations among the individual constructs, but the mediation hypotheses could not be confirmed. Regarding the temporal pattern of job satisfaction, the present study provides support for an anticipated honeymoon-hangover effect. However, the findings highlight the complexity and the numerous influences on job satisfaction and turnover intentions of newcomers. Within the context of previous research, the results are critically discussed, methodological limitations are addressed, potential approaches for future research are identified, and practical implications are presented.