Older Professional Women's Views on Work: A Qualitative Analysis.

Autor/inn/en	Whiston, Susan C; Feldwisch, Rachel P; Evans, Kelsee M; Blackman, Chelsea S; Gilman, Lynn
Titel	Older Professional Women's Views on Work: A Qualitative Analysis.
Quelle	In: The Career development quarterly, (2015) 2, S.98-112 PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext (2); PDF als Volltext (3) Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0042-7764
DOI	10.1002/cdq.12007
Schlagwörter	Career development; Career adaptability; Older women; Aging; Adaptability; Age; System theory; Construction; Women; Career development planning; Careers; Population; Studies
Abstract	This qualitative study reports on the career experiences of older professional women using consensual qualitative research. Thirteen women over age 50 were interviewed regarding the influences of gender and age on work. In general, all participants reported career adaptability, and many participants also reported specific subthemes of career adaptability (i.e., concern, control, curiosity, and confidence) as resources. These subthemes denote participants' future orientation, self‐discipline as evidenced by their conscientiousness in career decisions, active information seeking, and certitude that they have the ability to solve career‐related problems. Relationships with colleagues were also considered critical, and participants acknowledged the benefits and drawbacks of being a woman and being older. These women were able to achieve flexibility and autonomy in their work and spoke about the importance of work–family balance and boundaries. Practitioners are encouraged to consider how career adaptability is manifested within the interplay between gender and age, because this can influence career counseling with older women.
Erfasst von	OLC
Update	2022/1/02