Gender Differences in Wage, Social Support, and Job Satisfaction of Public Sector Employees

Seung Hee Yang,Byung Yong Jeong

doi:10.3390/su12208514

Abstract

This study aims to analyze gender differences in wages, social support, and job satisfaction in the public sector. From the 5th Korean Working Conditions Survey data, 2046 subjects were selected as public sector workers. This study analyzed gender differences in the relationships by stepwise regression analysis and mediation model. The results showed that wages were directly affected by education level, followed by work experience and working hours. Also, there were significant gender difference relationships, and males’ wages increased faster than females as education level increased. The social support of females is higher than that of males regardless of wages or educational level, and it is more influenced by the level of education than that of wages. However, there was no gender difference in the regression equation of social support and wage on job satisfaction. Bridging gender gaps in the workplace is a crucial component of inclusive and sustainable growth. This study substantially contributes to the existing knowledge of gender differences, such as regression analysis and new findings.

Highlights

A sustainable society means a society that can ensure gender-equal opportunities for employment, leadership, and decision-making as well as gender-equal access to economic resources and quality education [1]
The purpose of this study examines gender differences in the relationship of education level, work experience, working hours, and wages on social support
This study used public sector data composed of various occupations from Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS) data but it was not possible to explain differences by industry [39]

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Introduction

A sustainable society means a society that can ensure gender-equal opportunities for employment, leadership, and decision-making as well as gender-equal access to economic resources and quality education [1]. The study of factors affecting gender equality in the workplace is considered an important area of sustainability. The public sector is a good research target for studying gender differences in the workplace. Workers in the public sector are hired through open competition that does not discriminate against gender or education. Job security is high due to guaranteeing retirement age. It is recognized as a sector with a relatively good working environment compared to the private sector, as it has regulations and systems for work–family balance [7]. The public sector has good working conditions and no gender discrimination policies [7,8]

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