LIFE SATISFACTION OF MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEES IN SELECTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

Every individual differ on his or her perception of what makes them satisfied, much so between men and women. There are many factors which play roles in the attainment of life satisfaction in men and women and as such they should be considered in order to understand them better. The study sought to determine the difference of the life satisfaction of male and female employees in selected government agencies in Cebu City and this further examined the relationship of objective (age, marital status, educational attainment, economic status) and subjective factors (locus of control, family values, career values, coping skills) with the respondents' life satisfaction. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational design, the study had 131 subjects (47 males, 84 females) and data were gathered using adopted questionnaires. Findings show that males have higher mean life satisfaction and coping skills significantly correlated with life satisfaction for both male and females while marital status correlated significantly for females. Men and women life satisfaction is a deeply rooted behavior which is influenced not by gender but by internal factors such as coping skills. Women life satisfaction is also influenced by civil status which also compliments the development of their coping skills having significant others who can help them out in protecting themselves in times of challenges.