biostudies-literatureUnknown14Sales-Wuillemin E<h4>Background</h4>Many studies show the existence of gender inequalities at work. For example, in France, only 37% of women have a managerial role, which is far from parity. Among these gender inequalities, the present study considers the Quality of Working Life (QWL) for women and managers.<h4>Method</h4>This study measures the Quality of Working Life (QWL) perceived by individuals according to their gender (Women vs. Men) and their status (Managers vs. Co-workers). A questionnaire was distributed to 1,321 employees. It comprised two scales: the WRQoL scale and the QUALTRA-Scale. The QUALTRA-Scale permits the calculation of an index <i>δ</i> that measures the gap between the <i>ideal</i> QWL and the <i>perceived</i> QWL.<h4>Results</h4>The ANOVA (2×2) revealed an impact of status on the perceived QWL on both scales. There was no gender effect. However, there was an effect of both gender and status on the index <i>δ</i> of the QUALTRA-Scale. In particular, for the Women group, <i>δ</i> was higher for the Social Relationships at Work whereas for the Co-workers, it was higher for the Work Environment.<h4>Conclusion</h4>These results are discussed, highlighting the value of measuring the <i>ideal</i> QWL as a reference point for assessing the QWL.Frontiers in psychology1112737https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10235489biostudies-literatureThe quality of working life: gap between perception and idealization impact of gender and status.PMC10235489Gelin MChappe JDolard ASales-Wuillemin EMinondo-Kaghad BfalseThe quality of working life: gap between perception and idealization impact of gender and status.<h4>Background</h4>Many studies show the existence of gender inequalities at work. For example, in France, only 37% of women have a managerial role, which is far from parity. Among these gender inequalities, the present study considers the Quality of Working Life (QWL) for women and managers.<h4>Method</h4>This study measures the Quality of Working Life (QWL) perceived by individuals according to their gender (Women vs. Men) and their status (Managers vs. Co-workers). A questionnaire was distributed to 1,321 employees. It comprised two scales: the WRQoL scale and the QUALTRA-Scale. The QUALTRA-Scale permits the calculation of an index <i>δ</i> that measures the gap between the <i>ideal</i> QWL and the <i>perceived</i> QWL.<h4>Results</h4>The ANOVA (2×2) revealed an impact of status on the perceived QWL on both scales. There was no gender effect. However, there was an effect of both gender and status on the index <i>δ</i> of the QUALTRA-Scale. In particular, for the Women group, <i>δ</i> was higher for the Social Relationships at Work whereas for the Co-workers, it was higher for the Work Environment.<h4>Conclusion</h4>These results are discussed, highlighting the value of measuring the <i>ideal</i> QWL as a reference point for assessing the QWL.2023-01-01T00:00:00Z20232024-12-04T08:13:20.018Z2024-12-04T08:13:20.018ZS-EPMC102354893727572610.3389/fpsyg.2023.1112737