The impact of gender equality on job satisfaction: the case of Social Security Corporation – Jordan

Purpose This paper aims to probe into the impact of gender equality on job satisfaction at the Social Security Corporation (SSC), Jordan. Its goal is to shed light on the views and experiences of both male and female employees regarding gender inequality and their satisfaction with their jobs. Design/methodology/approach This paper used a descriptive-analytical approach utilizing a structured questionnaire informed by existing literature to gather data from 310 employees, both male and female, across various branches of the Social Security Corporation. The selection of participants was made through a convenience sampling method and data analysis was performed using SPSS. Findings The result demonstrates a strong association between job satisfaction and the gender equality principles realization among the employees. Mainly, issues of equal pay, promotion and training and development opportunities are identified conclusively as determining factors of job satisfaction. Gender equality significantly influences job satisfaction among employees of the Jordanian Social Security Corporation. Originality/value This research complements the existing body of knowledge by supplying an empirical basis for the positive impact of gender equality on job satisfaction, while objecting to the studies from Jordan, where actually very few have been done on the same subject.