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Correctional Officers’ Perceptions of Equitable Treatment in the Masculinized Prison Environment

Arizona State University

Gaylene S. Armstrong

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

John R. Hepburn

Arizona State University

Research suggests that employee perceptions of an organization’s support for policies that promote an equitable work environment may differ significantly by race and gender groups. This study examines such perceptual differences and their attitudinal effects on employee experiences within the unique context of a prison setting. Significant differences in correctional officer perceptions of policies are found to exist by race and gender groups. Contrary to expectations, all race and gender groups perceive strong organizational support for equal treatment policies. Moreover, the work experiences of White males are not negatively affected by perceptions of organizational support for equal treatment as had been hypothesized.

Key Words: correctional officers • prison • equal treatment • job satisfaction • organizational commitment

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