ERIC Number: EJ1370128
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Publication Date: 2023-Apr
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Plugging the Leaky Pipeline: A Qualitative Investigation of Untenured Female Faculty in STEM
Gregor, Margo; Dunn, Marianne; Campbell-Halfaker, Devynn; Martin-Fernandez, Javier; Ferrer, Anthony; Robinson, Simone
Journal of Career Development, v50 n2 p425-444 Apr 2023
The current study set out to highlight the voices and stories of 129 female-identifying assistant professors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) who responded to open-ended questions regarding their perceived barriers, supports, and experiences on their journey toward tenure. The current study utilized Consensual Qualitative Research-Modified (CQR-M; Spangler et al., 2012) for the methodology and data analysis, as the current study included a relatively large number of women and brief qualitative data. Responses fell into four domains: barriers, supports, needed resources, and miscellaneous responses. Additionally, responses were compared between women in STEM fields with higher percentages of female faculty versus STEM fields with lower percentages of female faculty, with results indicating that women in STEM fields with lower gender equality reported more gender discrimination, more difficult colleagues, and less institutional or administrative supports and policies. Future directions and clinical implications are discussed.
Descriptors: College Faculty, Females, STEM Education, Tenure, Barriers, Social Support Groups, Experience, Needs, Promotion (Occupational)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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