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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Women in Academia"”.
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An exploration of coaching women towards authenticity in the workplace: A heuristic study with women in academia
This study examines three previously unconnected areas: authenticity, coaching and women. Despite the growing interest in coaching, it is still in its infancy in its academic credentials with a paucity of empirical research undertaken to date. In contrast to the extensive research that has been …
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The Impact of Academic Climate on Black Women's Experiences in Higher Education
… framework of the study is based on Black feminist theory that focuses on institutional racism and sexism. The author describes exclusionary experiences in academia, which also constitute her own personal narrative, since she herself is a living testimony of the institutional isms that many …
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Mothers in academia and their unique needs: Navigating multiple roles while maintaining personal wellbeing
The challenges women in academia who also identify as mothers, are robust in their presentation and overall outcomes (Williams, 2015). These challenges include the limited ability for these women to integrate their emotional, intellectual, and physical selves within their professional and personal …
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Career and Relationship Satisfaction among Female Faculty in MFT Programs
In this study, I explored the career satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, friendship intimacy, and mentoring functions of female faculty in marriage and family therapy (MFT) programs. Study participants included 111 women affiliated with a MFT program in a research or liberal arts institution …
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Do Early Promotion and Tenure Processes and Outcomes Differ for Women Faculty Members?
Prior research indicates a bias against women scientists in the most critical evaluation of their career: promotion and tenure (P&T). Personal accounts of women in academia suggest that this struggle is exaggerated for women who seek tenure earlier than expected, but supporting empirical evidence …
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Do Early Promotion and Tenure Processes and Outcomes Differ for Women Faculty Members?
Prior research indicates a bias against women scientists in the most critical evaluation of their career: promotion and tenure (P&T). Personal accounts of women in academia suggest that this struggle is exaggerated for women who seek tenure earlier than expected, but supporting empirical evidence …
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A Perspective of Female Faculty in Hospitality Higher Education
<p>Bullying and related incivility have become critical social issues influencing not only individual lives but also society at large; yet, extensive research on bullying only began about four decades ago (Randall, 2001; Sanders, 2004). Bullying can happen to children, but it can also impact adults …
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Gender differences in returns to academic collaboration
While the percentage of women in academia is rising globally to approximately 50 percent, there is still a significant gender disparity in obtaining the most prestigious positions in the research community. In 2018, women made up just 26.2 percent of full professors and 19.7 percent of university …
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Dismantling doubt: a study on impostor phenomenon among women academics in South Africa
… psychological phenomenon manifested through feelings of self-doubt about intellectual competence, skills, and accomplishments despite evident success among individuals. This results in a constant fear of being exposed as a fraud, hindering their confidence and prospects for professional …
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Women academics in engineering : reasons for commitment to the field
This study aims to investigate the reasons women in engineering academia provide for their continued presence in the field. A review of the literature shows that the underrepresentation of women in engineering is an issue of concern for policy makers in both public and private sectors. Engineering …