Relationship of Gender to Promotion and Retention Rates in the United States Air Force
Abstract
Research studies have shown that historically women in organizations have experienced discrimination in compensation. The purposes of this research were to a) examine the effects of gender on promotions; b) estimate the financial effects of differential promotion opportunities; and c) determine if a relationship exists between promotion and retention rates. The study population consisted of all Air Force Nurse Corps (female-dominated), Biomedical Sciences Corps (male-dominated), and Medical Service Corps (male-dominated) officers eligible for promotion between 1977 and 1987 (n = 13,338). Comparative analysis revealed consistently lower promotion rates were experienced by the female-dominated group during the 11 year period. Calculated income horizons showed the Nurse Corps officer enjoyed a higher rate of return to investment than the Medical Service Corps officer, related to her earlier entry into the workforce and lower opportunity costs. Regression analysis indicated a strong positive relationship (Beta weight = .81867, p < .0001) between a promotion and retention rates. Keywords: Career advancement; Female societal repressive trends.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA218704
Entities
People
- Cynthia A. Kenyon
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology