Personality, job-related attitudes, and perceptions of the wage gap / by Sophia S. Galofaro.
| Author/creator |
Galofaro, Sophie S. author. |
| Other author/creator | Bowler, Jennifer L., degree supervisor. |
| Other author/creator | East Carolina University. Department of Psychology. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations, Electronic, and Book |
| Publication Info | [Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2021. |
| Description | 1 online resource (56 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | Access via ScholarShip |
| Subject(s) |
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| Summary | This study explored the relationships between various personality characteristics (i.e., locus of control, entitlement, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) and a variety of job-related attitudes and perceptions, as well as potential differences between men and women. Specifically, perceptions of the gender wage gap were assessed by examining wage gap beliefs, fairness of current compensation, satisfaction with initial wages, perceptions of job-related setbacks for mothers and fathers, optimism regarding upward mobility in one's organization, equity concerns, and willingness to advocate for higher wages. Findings indicated that aspects of personality were highly related to certain job-related perceptions and attitudes, although at times the direction of those relationships was surprising. Results and directions for future research are discussed. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of Psychology |
| General note | Advisor: Jennifer Bowler |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed April 19, 2023). |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 2021 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Thèses et écrits académiques. |
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