Gender Differences in Organizational Commitment: Influences of Work Positions and Family Roles

Data from 912 respondents to the 1991 General Social Survey show men tending to display higher organizational commitment than women. Primary explanation is the greater likelihood that men hold jobs with commitment-enhancing features. Controlling for job attributes, career variables, and family ties,...

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Published inWork and occupations Vol. 20; no. 3; p. 368
Main Author Marsden, Peter V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.08.1993
Subjects
Employed Women
Employment Level
Family Role
Incentives
Occupational Mobility
Organizational Commitment
Sex Differences
Work Attitudes
Work Environment
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Summary:Data from 912 respondents to the 1991 General Social Survey show men tending to display higher organizational commitment than women. Primary explanation is the greater likelihood that men hold jobs with commitment-enhancing features. Controlling for job attributes, career variables, and family ties, women have slightly greater commitment. (SK)
ISSN:0730-8884
DOI:10.1177/0730888493020003005