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Discussion/Conclusions
The researcher predicts that the information gathered from the literature review and field studies will suggest that multiple environmental and familial influences significantly impact adult African-American perceived job satisfaction and quality of work life. The researcher also intends to find that environment is a key indicator of job market prospects and opportunities available to adult African-Americans.
Much of the literature available currently suggests that strong familial relationships exist within this community, and that those relationships may either positively or negatively impact African-American's self-esteem and perceptions of their employment opportunities and work environment. This research will fill a void that currently exists with respect to employment studies and African-American familial and environmental relationships. The results of this study may provide insight to researchers and social workers as to what steps must be taken to improve self-reported quality of work life and employment opportunities among this population.
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Analysis of Familial
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