Power of Shared Success: How Can Sharing Success and Roles of Others Motivate African Women in STEM?
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| Title: | Power of Shared Success: How Can Sharing Success and Roles of Others Motivate African Women in STEM? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Olubukola Oluranti Babalola (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. 2024 24(3):1-27. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 27 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, STEM Careers, Women Administrators, Women Scientists, Women Faculty, Leadership Role, Motivation Techniques, Mentors, Family Work Relationship, Goal Orientation, Problem Solving, Diversity, Cooperation |
| Geographic Terms: | Africa |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10775-023-09583-1 |
| ISSN: | 0251-2513 1573-1782 |
| Abstract: | This study examines the success and role of African women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In the absence of significant research on women's STEM leadership, the success and roles of others could motivate an aspiring African woman to pursue a career in STEM. A qualitative approach was sought using open online questions and narratives from African women leaders about their roles and career success in STEM. Data were collected from the western, eastern, northern, and southern regions of Africa from participants who held STEM leadership positions, such as directors, deans, and chief officers. The participants were 42 women representing 12 African nations. The narratives of these women leaders' tones and life experiences were analyzed through content analysis. The narratives of these women leaders' tones and life experiences were analyzed in search of recurring patterns and themes. Successful leadership in STEM requires balancing career and family life, setting goals, solving problems, being open to innovative ideas, embracing diversity, collaborating, and having knowledge of STEM research and mentoring skills. Using the achievements and roles of others could inspire future African women to pursue careers in STEM. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1446186 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study examines the success and role of African women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In the absence of significant research on women's STEM leadership, the success and roles of others could motivate an aspiring African woman to pursue a career in STEM. A qualitative approach was sought using open online questions and narratives from African women leaders about their roles and career success in STEM. Data were collected from the western, eastern, northern, and southern regions of Africa from participants who held STEM leadership positions, such as directors, deans, and chief officers. The participants were 42 women representing 12 African nations. The narratives of these women leaders' tones and life experiences were analyzed through content analysis. The narratives of these women leaders' tones and life experiences were analyzed in search of recurring patterns and themes. Successful leadership in STEM requires balancing career and family life, setting goals, solving problems, being open to innovative ideas, embracing diversity, collaborating, and having knowledge of STEM research and mentoring skills. Using the achievements and roles of others could inspire future African women to pursue careers in STEM. |
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| ISSN: | 0251-2513 1573-1782 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10775-023-09583-1 |
