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Gender differences in determinants of job satisfaction among cooperative extension workers in the United States

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  • F. X. Aguilar
  • R. P. Vlosky

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This study compares levels of job satisfaction among male and female cooperative extension workers in the United States. There is a high level of job satisfaction among cooperative extension workers and no statistically significant differences between males and females. However, when modelling job satisfaction as a function of (1) Control/Autonomy/Influence, (2) Challenge, (3) Performance Measures, (4) Feedback, (5)Instrumentality and (6) Stability/Security, we detect gender differences. Women place a higher importance on job Stability/Security as a factor influencing job satisfaction. However, the levels of Feedback and Instrumentality are less important determinants of job satisfaction to females than to males.

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  • F. X. Aguilar & R. P. Vlosky, 2010. "Gender differences in determinants of job satisfaction among cooperative extension workers in the United States," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(2), pages 175-179, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apeclt:v:17:y:2010:i:2:p:175-179
    DOI: 10.1080/13504850701719959
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