Table 2.
Results from final multivariable mixed effects ordered logistic regression model investigating predictors for job satisfaction in U.S TN-visa workersc.
| Variable | Categories | Odds ratio (SE) | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey type | Online | Referent | ||
| In person | 2.76 (1.03) | 1.33–5.74 | 0.007 | |
| Age | 18–34 | Referent | ||
| 35–44 | 2.14 (0.68) | 1.15–4.00 | 0.016 | |
| 45–65 | 5.42 (2.71) | 2.03–14.4 | 0.001 | |
| Time in the TN-visa program (months) | ≤36 | Referent | ||
| 37–72 | 0.98 (0.28) | 0.56–1.72 | 0.96 | |
| >72 | 0.22 (0.09) | 0.09–0.51 | <0.001 | |
| Position | Farm manager | Referent | ||
| Production manager trainee | 0.15 (0.13) | 0.03–0.78 | 0.024 | |
| Team lead | 0.38 (0.28) | 0.09–1.64 | 0.19 | |
| Hourly employee | 0.27 (0.18) | 0.07–1.03 | 0.055 | |
| Training | Weekly | Referent | ||
| Monthly | 0.48 (0.28) | 0.16–1.48 | 0.20 | |
| Yearly | 0.82 (0.56) | 0.21–3.15 | 0.77 | |
| Never | 0.38 (0.23) | 0.12–1.26 | 0.11 | |
| Stress level | Not stressful at all | Referent | ||
| Somewhat stressful | 0.45 (0.25) | 0.15–1.31 | 0.14 | |
| Neither stressful nor not stressful | 0.35 (0.15) | 0.15–0.82 | 0.016 | |
| A little stressful | 0.36 (0.15) | 0.16–0.81 | 0.014 | |
| Very stressful | 0.05 (0.03) | 0.02–0.16 | <0.001 | |
| Previous animal husbandry experience | No | Referent | ||
| Yes | 1.30 (0.38) | 0.72–2.31 | 0.38 | |
| Reference bonus | No | Referent | ||
| Yes | 1.45 (0.39) | 0.86–2.46 | 0.16 | |
| Attendance special training/conferences | No | Referent | ||
| Yes | 1.29 (0.40) | 0.71–2.36 | 0.40 |
Statistical significance was declared at P < 0.05 and tendencies were defined as 0.05 < P ≤ 0.10.