Abstract

To better understand the gender wage gap and how it affects licensed working opticians in Florida, an attitudinal survey was constructed using a Likert scale and an online survey instrument through Qualtrics. A pilot study was used with student opticians to investigate the clarity of the questions. This research aimed to learn about Florida opticians' current attitudes toward the gender wage gap in their field and to investigate if this knowledge had somehow affected their decision to stay in the opticianry field. The data from the pilot study indicates that while opticians are aware of the gender wage gap, they do not believe this is an issue that directly affects them. However, the data also shows that wage influences their willingness to remain in opticianry. This research aims to add to the conversation on the wage gap and investigate how this issue influences opticians.

Thesis Completion

2023

Semester

Fall

Thesis Chair/Advisor

Shaw, Sara

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

College

College of Community Innovation and Education

Department

Career and Technical Education

Degree Program

Career and Technical Education

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Release Date

12-15-2023

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