Abstract
Respectful treatment may be more consequential for members of stigmatized groups because they are often excluded from society.
The present study examined the consequences of respectful treatment in the workplace on job satisfaction for members of stigmatized
groups. Among a nationally representative sample of American adults, members of stigmatized groups showed a stronger relationship
between respectful treatment and job satisfaction compared to their non-stigmatized counterparts. However, they did not show
a stronger relationship between their pay and job satisfaction. The results point to the special importance of respect for
members of stigmatized group as a means of reassuring their belonging and value in society.
The present study examined the consequences of respectful treatment in the workplace on job satisfaction for members of stigmatized
groups. Among a nationally representative sample of American adults, members of stigmatized groups showed a stronger relationship
between respectful treatment and job satisfaction compared to their non-stigmatized counterparts. However, they did not show
a stronger relationship between their pay and job satisfaction. The results point to the special importance of respect for
members of stigmatized group as a means of reassuring their belonging and value in society.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s11211-011-0138-3
- Authors
- P. J. Henry, New York University – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Journal Social Justice Research
- Online ISSN 1573-6725
- Print ISSN 0885-7466