Effects of Spousal Satisfaction and Selected Career Factors on Job Satisfaction of Extension Agents

The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES) has employees in all parishes of the state, a state director, state program leaders, supervisors and subject matter specialists. These staff members work with local clientele to develop and deliver programs based on the needs of individuals and businesses. Sometimes, the needs of local clientele put a large demand on the Extension worker’s time. The time spent at work beyond normal business hours means time spent away from the family. This is a concern because it affects the work-family relationship and has been acknowledged by Extension at the federal and state levels (Extension Committee on Policy: Task Force on Families, 1981.)