Job Satisfaction, Gender and Development Awareness, and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Government Employees

This study explored the relationship between gender and development (GAD) awareness, job satisfaction, and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) among 300 employees of the Provincial Government Unit of the Philippines. The objective was to determine whether job satisfaction mediates the relationship between GAD awareness and OCB. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed to assess levels of GAD awareness, job satisfaction, and OCB while focusing on factors like compliance with national mandates, compensation, and interpersonal dynamics. Regression analysis and the Sobel z-test were used to evaluate the relationships among variables. Findings indicated high levels of GAD awareness and job satisfaction, with a strong association between job satisfaction and OCB; however, job satisfaction did not mediate the relationship between GAD awareness and OCB. This study underscored the necessity of addressing GAD awareness directly to enhance citizenship behavior and supported the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #5 on gender equality. The conclusions suggest that local government units should implement targeted gender-sensitivity programmes and employee engagement strategies to foster inclusive and productive work environments