Job Satisfaction and Gender in Italy: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Abstract The aim of this study was to propose a reliable measurement model for the concept job satisfaction in Italy and test its invariance across gender. We used 2003 2009 Italian National Statistical Office (ISTAT) Family Social Subjects (FSS) data, containing information on 8 dimensions satisfaction. best-fitting four-factor one, including intrinsic, rewards, timing socio-contextual Multi-group analysis supported Additionally, we evaluated role several individual characteristics as determinants men women. While number them patterns association with were similar over genders, some differences also did emerge.