THE GLASS CEILING IN HEALTHCARE: EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION ON FEMALE DOCTORS' JOB SATISFACTION AND TURNOVER INTENTIONS IN PAKISTAN

Authors

  • Dr Mahwash Ghafoor Chaudhry Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences HITEC University, Taxila
  • Dr. Zartashia Hameed Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences HITEC University, Taxila
  • Dr Muazam Ali Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences HITEC University, Taxila
  • Muhammad Kashif Khan Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences HITEC University, Taxila

Abstract

The primary objective of this study is to investigate how gender discrimination influences the intention of female doctors in Pakistan to leave their jobs. The study also examines the role of psychological distress as a mediator in this relationship. The research involved 300 female doctors in Pakistan who were chosen using convenience sampling. The study utilized structured equation modeling with Smart PLS software. Finding reveals gender discrimination including assignment, career, and evaluation strongly impacts the intention to quit among female doctors in Pakistan. Moreover, some of these relationships between Gender discrimination dimensions and Intention to Quit are mediated by psychological distress.  The findings of the present study offer important implications for both doctors and policymakers.

Keywords: Gender Discrimination, Psychological Distress, Intention to Quit, Job Satisfaction.

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Published

2024-12-21

How to Cite

Dr Mahwash Ghafoor Chaudhry, Dr. Zartashia Hameed, Dr Muazam Ali, & Muhammad Kashif Khan. (2024). THE GLASS CEILING IN HEALTHCARE: EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION ON FEMALE DOCTORS’ JOB SATISFACTION AND TURNOVER INTENTIONS IN PAKISTAN. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 2(4), 371–386. Retrieved from https://journalofcontemporarylegalstudies.online/index.php/14/article/view/49

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Journal of Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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