Job satisfaction of Anganwadi workers: Comparative study and impact on developmental milestones of children in rural and urban Anganwadis of Ludhiana district

Job satisfaction is an overly broad and complex phenomenon. It refers to a worker’s satisfaction with his job. It cannot be seen in isolation from other aspects of his life, and it is a widely accepted psychological component of function in any profession. An employee’s job satisfaction is related to their positive attitude towards their employment with the organization. Job satisfaction is the overall attitude an individual has toward his/her job (Robbins, 2000). According to psychologists, job satisfaction refers to an amusing or positive emotional state that flows from evaluating one’s work experience. An individual’s job satisfaction is influenced by factors such as their environment, their co-workers, their salary, their students, etc. An employee’s level of job satisfaction refers to how they feel about their job and how they perceive their work environment. But, if an employee is not satisfied with their work and work environment, he or she cannot make a perfect human relationship with others, which can cause social disorder. Pillay (2009) also suggested that the level of job satisfaction can be boosted by multiple factors, including competitive pay, adequate staffing, a pleasant working environment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, a reasonable workload, supervision, recognition, visible progress of patients, positive relationships with co-workers, autonomy on the job, job security, career advancement, and contingent rewards.