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GENDER DIFFERENCES IN WORK VALUES OF PHYSICIANS

J. Vevoda, S.D. Cakirpaloglu

First published: 2017https://doi.org/10.5593/SGEMSOCIAL2017/HB31/S13.060View metrics

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine whether there exist differences in preferences of work values between female-physician and male-physicians. Methodology: The presented research was carried out at the turn of 2012 and 2013 in 25 randomly selected hospitals throughout the Czech Republic. The research set included a random sample of physicians working in hospitals in the Czech Republic (n = 738; female-physician = 367 (49.7%), male-physician = 371 (50.3%). The mean age of physicians was 39 years. The respondents were asked to choose on the scale of forced selection 16 factors based on modified Herzberg’s theory of motivation from the most important to the least important one, and no factor could be assigned the same value. To evaluate the differences in preferences of work values the nonparametric tests were used. Results: The research revealed that for female physician’s relations with superiors, cooperation in ward, continuing education, patient care, working conditions, information provided and employee benefits are very important, while male physicians put the emphasis on career advancement, status, recognition of personal achievements, and hospital reputation. Conclusion: Increasing proportion of female-physicians in the health sector could have a positive effect on patient care.

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Title
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN WORK VALUES OF PHYSICIANS
Authors
J. Vevoda, S.D. Cakirpaloglu
Proceedings
References: 4th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM2017, www.sgemvienna.org, SGEM2017 Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-619-7105-95-7 / ISSN 2367-5659, March 28-31, Book3, Vol.1, 483-490 pp, DOI:10.5593/SGE
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2017
Pages
483-490
SWS Citekey
Vevoda201713483490
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7105-95-7
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
work valuesgenderphysicianhospital
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