An Assessment of Extrinsic Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Among Agricultural Extension Agents in North Central Zone, Nigeria

摘要

Background and Objective: The study assessed extrinsic factors influencing job satisfaction among male and female agriculturalextension agents (AEAs) in North-Central Nigeria. The main objective is to determine if significant differences exist in job satisfactionamong male and female AEAs in the area. Materials and Methods: The states covered include: Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue andPlateau. A simple random sampling technique was used for sample selection while a questionnaire was adopted for data collection. Atotal of 490 AEAs (340 males and 150 females) were used for the study. The data were analysed using a three-way mixed Analysis ofVariance (ANOVA). Results: Generally, when the responses of male and female AEAs on all the extrinsic factors were compared acrossthe six states, the result indicated that the female AEAs were significantly (p0.05) more satisfied in their job than their male counterparts.Again, looking at each extrinsic factor across the states, both the male and female AEAs rated their relationship with their superiors higherthan other extrinsic factors while they were least satisfied with the salary they earned. At the state level, there were significant variations(p0.05) in job satisfaction among the male and female AEAs in some states. However, the male and female AEAs in Niger State did notsignificantly differ in any of the factors. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it was concluded that job satisfaction among male and femaleAEAs in North-Central Nigeria, depends on gender, location and the type of extrinsic factor considered.