DIFFERENCES IN QUALITY OF WORK LIFE, TASK PERFORMANCE, AND TURNOVER INTENTIONS OF THE HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES WITH RESPECT TO GENDER

This study examines gender-based differences in the quality of work life (QWL), task performance, and turnover intentions among healthcare employees working in public hospitals in Ankara. A total of 318 participants were included in the study. Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) were employed to analyze gender differences while controlling demographic and organizational variables. The results indicated that gender differences were not statistically significant in the QWL dimensions of social needs, self-actualization needs, knowledge needs, and aesthetic needs. However, significant gender differences were found in the dimensions of health and safety needs, economic and family needs, and esteem needs, with male employees reporting higher levels of quality of work life in these areas compared to their female counterparts. These findings were supported by the MANOVA results, in which gender was the independent variable and the seven QWL dimensions were the dependent variables. Finally, no statistically significant differences were observed between male and female employees in terms of task performance and turnover intentions.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0902/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>