Wednesday - November 19, 2025
University of Houston: Can Gender-Disposed Personality Traits Explain Who Initiates Salary Negotiations?
August 10, 2021
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10 (TNSJou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:

* * *

Study Reveals Women's Politeness Doesn't Help

* * *

A University of Houston psychology researcher is reporting that the salary gap between men and women may be due to certain personality traits, specifically - assertiveness.

"We found that women are higher in politeness and compassion than men, but neither of these . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Name:
What's your
Affiliation
Government Newspaper / Media Business
Public Policy Individual / Student Educators
Email:
Phone:
Organization, if any:
State/Country you are in:
Additonal questions
or comments:

Click here for more information about our products

Click here for more information about our products