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Gender, age, and pharmacists' job satisfaction
Manuel J Carvajal1, Ioana Popovici2
1Department of Sociobehavioral and Administrative Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University. Fort Lauderdale, FL (United States) cmanuel@nova.edu.
Pharmacy Practice
|January 15, 2019
Summary
Job satisfaction among pharmacists is influenced by factors like workload and workplace fairness. Understanding these elements is key for employers to improve retention and productivity in the pharmacy workforce.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Workforce Studies
- Occupational Health Psychology
Background:
- Job satisfaction is a critical factor in the pharmacist workforce, impacting productivity and retention.
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of job satisfaction is essential for effective human resource management in pharmacy settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the nature, mechanisms, and importance of job satisfaction in the pharmacist workforce.
- To identify key facets contributing to job satisfaction among pharmacists.
- To discuss measurement and validity issues related to job satisfaction in this profession.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- The review focused on job satisfaction within the pharmacist workforce.
- Analysis included facets, measurement, and influencing factors such as gender and age.
Main Results:
- Female pharmacists report higher job satisfaction despite facing career disadvantages.
- Job satisfaction exhibits a U-shaped relationship with age, with middle-aged pharmacists being less satisfied.
- Key contributing factors include workload, stress, advancement, autonomy, fairness, supervisors, coworkers, flexibility, and job atmosphere.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacist job satisfaction is influenced by a complex interplay of individual and workplace factors.
- Tailored strategies addressing gender and age-specific needs are crucial for improving job satisfaction.
- Further research is needed to optimize human resource allocation and policies in diverse pharmacy settings.
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