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Exploring the Dynamics of Work Satisfaction and Innovation Among Young Lecturers in Post-Pandemic Indonesia

https://doi.org/10.22146/jieb.v40i1.9972
Despinur Dara
dara@unj.ac.id
Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, 13320, Indonesia
Saparuddin
Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Corresponding Author(s) : Despinur Dara

dara@unj.ac.id

Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business, Vol 40 No 1 (2025): January

Abstract

Introduction/Main Objectives: This study purposes to investigate the complex relationship among work autonomy, work crafting, work satisfaction, and innovative work behaviour. Background Problems: How autonomy, crafting, and work satisfaction relate and, more collectively, affect young lecturers' innovative work behaviours within the shifting educational circumstances in Indonesia is a major concern. Novelty: This research has groundbreaking importance because it applies the self-determination theory to this particular academic context of Indonesia. It emphasises the impact of cultural variations on the motivation and behaviour of young lecturers. It offers an innovative perspective on how young lecturers may be innovative and adaptable in the face of pedagogical and technical changes that are occurring at a fast rate. Research Methods: The study uses a mixed method approach in which 382 young lecturers from state universities in Indonesia participate in surveys, in-depth interviews, and participatory observations. By using structural equation modelling (SEM) by Lisrel and systematically coded by NVIVO, it becomes possible to analyse the complex interrela­tionships between the variables. Finding/Result: Work crafting on work satisfaction and work satisfaction on innovative behaviour has a significant positive impact. In contrast, work autonomy has no significant influence on lecturer work satisfaction. Excessive autonomy and interference without assistance will lower lecturer work satisfaction. In a dynamic educational environment, encouraging young lecturers to use creative teaching techniques and having institutional support can boost their creativity. Conclusion: What is brought into sharp focus through this study is the balance of autonomy with adequate support for young lecturers in a world that is rapidly developing in terms of digital education. Thus, pressure exists in universities to ensure young lecturers enjoy convenience in their work and support them to ensure they obtain the institutional support and work tools required in the digital era.

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work autonomy work crafting work satisfaction innovative work behaviours mixed-method lecturer
Dara, D., & Saparuddin, S. (2025). Exploring the Dynamics of Work Satisfaction and Innovation Among Young Lecturers in Post-Pandemic Indonesia . Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business, 40(1), 17-43. https://doi.org/10.22146/jieb.v40i1.9972
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Author Biography

Despinur Dara, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, 13320, Indonesia

Despinur Dara is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas
Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), Indonesia, where she has been serving as a faculty member since 2022. She
holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas
Eka Sakti ,Indonesia, and a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from the Faculty of
Economics and Business, Universitas Mercu Buana, Indonesia. She later completed her Ph. D.
the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia.

Her primary research interests lie in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development,
and Knowledge Management. She actively collaborates with researchers across various disciplines
on a wide range of research projects. With articles published in top-tier international journals, she
has made substantial contributions to advancing knowledge in her areas of expertise.

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