A Qualitative Study Investigating Gender Differences in Primary Work Stressors and Levels of Job Satisfaction in Greek Junior Hospital Doctors

Authors

Alexander-Stamatios Antoniou, University of AthensFollow
Cary L. Cooper, Lancaster University
Marilyn J. Davisdson, University of Manchester

Abstract

Primary work stressors and job satisfaction/dissatisfaction in Greek Junior Hospital Doctors (JHDs) are investigated to identify similarities and differences in the reports obtained from male and female hospital doctors. Participants in the study included 32 male and 28 female Greek hospital doctors who provided information through semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The findings revealed that a majority of Greek JHDs considered their profession very stressful, and that various differences were identified between male and female JHDs, with regard to perceived stress and satisfaction. The study has implications for the possible introduction of in-house stress management training programmes, both at a generic, and gender specific level. Future research aimed at increasing the individuals’ coping mechanism s, and identifying environmental sources of stress are recommended.

Keywords

Occupational Stressors, Job Satisfaction, Junior Hospital Doctors, Gender Differences, Qualitative Research, and Content Analysis

Publication Date

9-1-2008

Creative Commons License

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DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2008.1588

Recommended APA Citation

Antoniou, A., Cooper, C. L., & Davisdson, M. J. (2008). A Qualitative Study Investigating Gender Differences in Primary Work Stressors and Levels of Job Satisfaction in Greek Junior Hospital Doctors. The Qualitative Report, 13(3), 456-473. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2008.1588