The Impact of Gender on Productivity and Satisfaction Among Medical School Psychologists

Authors: Black M.M.; Holden E.W.

Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, Volume 05, Number 1, March 1998 , pp. 117-131(15)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The impact of gender on productivity and satisfaction was examined among a random sample of 293 psychologists employed as faculty members in medical schools. Forty-one percent of the respondents were female. Males were older than females, had worked in a medical school longer, had higher academic ranks, held more administrative positions, were more likely to be tenured, and earned higher salaries. When years of employment as a psychologist were statistically controlled, there were no gender differences in productivity, as measured by publications, presentations, and grant awards; however, gender differences in salary remained. Females were less satisfied than males with regard to salary, promotion opportunities, and overall respect. Results are discussed within the context of the changing gender composition within psychology and the changing demands within the health care system.

Keywords: gender; productivity; satisfaction; medical school psychology

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 700 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Publication date: 1998-03-01