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Contributing or Clocking In - A Study of Work Engagement

The Journal of Extension

Volume 60, Number 3 Summer 2022, Article 3

9-21-2022

Stacey Ellison

University of Florida, [email protected]

Amy Harder

University of Florida, [email protected]

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Recommended Citation Ellison, S., & Harder, A. (2022). Contributing or Clocking In: A Study of Work Engagement. The Journal of Extension, 60(3), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.03.03

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Abstract. While organizations benefit from lower operating costs resulting from higher quality and quantity of work when employees are engaged in their work, (Risher, 2018). This study used the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (Schuafeli & Bakker, 2004) to uncover the work engagement levels of county extension agents at one University. Findings suggest Extension agents report Florida Extension agents reported possessing high levels of self-perceived work engagement. These findings were consistent with other previous research (Abbott, 2017; Weyrauch, 2010) which likewise found Extension agents often or very often report dedication.