ERIC Number: EJ1081038
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Dec
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The Gender-Differential Impact of Work Values on Prospects in Research Careers
Hüttges, Annett; Fay, Doris
Journal of Career Development, v42 n6 p524-539 Dec 2015
Women are strongly underrepresented at top positions in research, with some research suggesting the postdoctoral career stage is a critical stage for female researchers. Drawing on role congruity theory and social cognitive career theory, we tested the gender-differential impact of work values (extrinsic rewards-oriented work values and work-life balance values) on subjective career success and supports from supervisors (leader-member exchange) and team members. We conducted an online survey with male and female postdoctoral scientists (N = 258). As hypothesized, the positive relationship between extrinsic rewards-oriented work values and subjective career success and supports was stronger for male researchers than for female researchers. Results on work-life balance values were less conclusive. These findings support the idea that gendered appraisal processes may affect career-relevant outcomes.
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Work Attitudes, Values, Family Work Relationship, Researchers, Scientists, Females, Social Cognition, Role Theory, Career Development, Hypothesis Testing, Rewards, Success, Correlation, Social Support Groups, Research Universities, Foreign Countries, Online Surveys, Likert Scales, Multiple Regression Analysis, Disproportionate Representation
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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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Identifiers - Location: Germany
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