Ls. Hagedorn, IMPLICATIONS TO POSTSECONDARY FACULTY OF ALTERNATIVE CALCULATION METHODS OF GENDER-BASED WAGE DIFFERENTIALS, Research in higher education, 39(2), 1998, pp. 143-162
The present study explored two distinct methods of calculating a preci
se measure of gender-based wage differentials among male and female fa
culty. The first estimation considered wage differences using a formul
a based on human capital, while the second method included a compensat
ion for past discriminatory practices. Each of the two formulas was us
ed to derive a precise indication of wage differences for each female
respondent in a nationally represented database. Both measures of wage
differentials were used in multiple regression equations to predict t
hree specific aspects of affective outcomes. Findings suggested that o
nly differences in human capital should be considered in predicting jo
b satisfaction and intent to remain in academe. However, a formula tha
t included a compensation for past discriminations was more appropriat
e in predicting job-related stress. Differences in explained Variance
magnified the importance of choosing an appropriate calculation method
.