A Study of Gender, Culture, and Job Satisfaction in Mexico: Implications for Organizations in Emerging Economies

The purpose of this research was to examine the issue of job satisfaction in Mexico through psychological and sociological lenses. This research was conducted over 14 different Mexican states via the survey method. The results yielded interesting patterns. First, gender does not affect job satisfaction. Second, perceived collectivism, work flexibility, and interpersonal harmony positively influence job satisfaction in Mexico, with interpersonal harmony identified as the strongest predictor. This research found that professionals in Mexico have strong collectivism values; however, they had weakened gender differences in work settings. Implications are offered based on the findings.