Networks perceptions and job satisfaction: the mediating role of perceived organizational support for women’s work contribution

Pinnington, Ashly H.; Aldabbas, Hazem; Mirshahi, Fatemeh; Brown, Mary L.

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between women’s networks perceptions and job satisfaction. It also examines the mediating effects of perceived organizational support (POS) for women’s work contributions on the relationship between networks perceptions and job satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach: The participants are female employees working in Scotland (n=247). The data were collected using a survey questionnaire. PROCESS macro (model 4, Hayes, 2018) was used to test the proposed model. Findings: The results revealed that (controlling for work time, age and sector) there is a significant relationship between women’s networks perceptions and job satisfaction. In addition, POS for women’s work contribution mediates the relationship between networks perceptions and job satisfaction. These findings show the significant effects of networks perceptions on employees’ job, satisfaction directly and through POS for women’s work contributions. Therefore, understanding the networks perceptions of employees and organizational factors will assist in improving job satisfaction. Originality/value: This study is unique for examining the role of POS for women’s work contribution in the relationship between employees’ networks perceptions and job satisfaction. It addresses gender inequality in the workplace in terms of women’s career advancement and job satisfaction. In addition, this research offers insight into the development of a seven-item measurement scale related to networks perceptions.

Citation

Pinnington, A. H., Aldabbas, H., Mirshahi, F., & Brown, M. L. (2024). Networks perceptions and job satisfaction: the mediating role of perceived organizational support for women’s work contribution. Baltic Journal of Management, 19(3), 289-307. https://doi.org/10.1108/BJM-04-2023-0169

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 20, 2024
• Online Publication Date: May 16, 2024
• Publication Date: May 16, 2024
• Deposit Date: Feb 23, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 28, 2024
• Journal: Baltic Journal of Management
• Print ISSN: 1746-5265
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 19
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 289-307
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/BJM-04-2023-0169
• Keywords: Networks perceptions; Job satisfaction; Perceived organizational support; Work contribution; Gender
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/31617002
• Publisher URL: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/BJM-04-2023-0169/full/html