A Pilot Study of Job Satisfaction in Massachusetts Judges

Abstract

This pilot study examined the overall job satisfaction of Massachusetts judges, and additionally addressed these judges' views of what might serve to increase their job satisfaction. Results indicated that these judges were highly satisfied with their jobs, and that they viewed increased pay as the most important contributor to increased job satisfaction, followed by improvements in professional support staff. Various other factors, including geographic location and the availability of computer networking, were viewed by these judges as relatively unimportant.