Gender Stereotypes and Employees' Job Satisfaction

This working paper examines the relationship between gender stereotype endorsement and job satisfaction among 71 urban employees in India. It was hypothesized that stronger stereotype perceptions would be associated with lower job satisfaction. However, results revealed a statistically significant positive correlation (r = .32, p = .01), suggesting that alignment between internalized gender-role expectations and organizational norms may contribute to professional satisfaction. The study employs a newly developed Gender Stereotype Scale currently undergoing psychometric validation. As an exploratory preprint, these findings provide a preliminary foundation for future research on gender-role internalization and workplace well-being in the Indian context.