Interweaving life and career: the recursive impact of life and career decisions among female higher education faculty
- Creator
- Peterson, Teri
- Slack, Amy
- Pemberton, Lee
Interweaving life and career: the recursive impact of life and career decisions among female higher education faculty
Analysis of the impact of major life and career decisions on female higher education faculty, using life course theory. Based on interviews with twelve American female faculty members, five themes emerged: geographical choice, family, support structures, job type and time/balance. The usefullness of the life course theory when considering female faculty perceptions about their lived experiences was supported by the study findings.
- Creator
- Peterson, Teri
- Slack, Amy
- Pemberton, Lee