A eudaimonic perspective on prejudice and female workers’ psychological well-being
Purpose: This paper aims to use Ryff’s (1989) eudaimonic view to examine how prejudice toward female workers affects their psychological well-being. Design/methodology/approach: Responses were collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews along with open-ended questions in a paper-based survey. In total, 24 female workers across various organizations in Jordan participated in this study. Findings: The results show how prejudice against female workers can affect the six dimensions of their eudaimonic psychological well-being (Ryff, 1989). Specifically, the results show that prejudice may push women to work harder to prove they are capable of achieving their goals and, as a result, it may positively enhance their self-acceptance, sense of growth, purpose in life and autonomy. However, the study also shows that prejudice against women negatively affects their environmental mastery and relationships with others. Practical implications: This study may help create greater sensitivity and awareness about gender prejudice and its effects on female workers’ psychological well-being. It also highlights women’s resilience which may be deemed valuable to develop women in leadership roles in organizations. Originality/value: This study offers a fresh and nuanced understanding of the impact of gender prejudice on female workers’ psychological well-being.
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2020
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Authors: | Abuhussein, Tala ; Koburtay, Tamer ; Syed, Jawad |
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Gender in Management: An International Journal. - Emerald, ISSN 1754-2413, ZDB-ID 2425114-8. - Vol. 36.2020, 3 (31.12.), p. 309-328
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Emerald |
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