Working hours of physicians. Gender stereotypical decisions across different positions
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23.05.2025
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Prague
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This study examines gender differences in reduced working hours among Swiss physicians. Survey data from 553 doctors show that female physicians reduce their hours more often than men—but this significant difference appears only among those with caregiving responsibilities. No gender difference was found among physicians without care duties. Even at senior levels, women with caregiving duties significantly reduced their hours, while male physicians’ hours remained unchanged regardless of caregiving status. These findings highlight the impact of persistent gender stereotypes and unequal pressures. Systemic change is essential to prevent long hours from reinforcing inequality as more women enter leadership roles.
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reduced working hours, life domain balance, physicians
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22nd European Congress of Work and Organizational Psychology
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21.05.2025
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24.05.2025
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English
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Future Health
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Frey, J., Germann, B., Soltermann, A., & Küllenberg, J. (2025, May 23). Working hours of physicians. Gender stereotypical decisions across different positions. 22nd European Congress of Work and Organizational Psychology. https://doi.org/10.26041/fhnw-12747