I Can’t Quit: Experiences of Black Women in STEM Professions

IF 2.8 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Journal of Career Assessment Pub Date : 2022-08-12 DOI:10.1177/10690727221118696

Margery S. Sendze

引用次数: 1

Abstract

Using job embeddedness theory, this study investigated the off- and on-the-job forces experienced at the axis of race and gender that contribute to Black women staying in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions. Using purposive, snowball sampling, 13 Black women with STEM degrees and professional experience were selected for semi-structured interviews via Zoom. Tensions in navigating the race–gender intersection were evident in participants’ experiences and informed their perceptions of fit, links, and sacrifices. Moreover, welcoming environments, financial stability, the desire to serve communities as role models, and opportunities to innovate, learn, and grow contributed to participants’ embeddedness in STEM professions. Contrary to previous research, respondents demonstrated high agency and confidence. Organizations can enhance the retention of Black women by providing growth opportunities and welcoming spaces. Specifically, inclusive leadership is essential to retaining a diverse workforce and making the value of Black women visible to drive STEM innovation.

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我不能放弃：黑人女性在STEM专业的经历

运用工作嵌入性理论，本研究调查了种族和性别轴线上的非工作和在职力量，这些力量有助于黑人女性留在科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM)专业。采用有目的的滚雪球抽样方法，通过Zoom选择13名具有STEM学位和专业经验的黑人女性进行半结构化访谈。在参与者的经历中，在种族和性别的交叉点上导航的紧张关系是显而易见的，并影响了他们对契合、联系和牺牲的看法。此外，友好的环境、金融稳定、以社区为榜样的愿望，以及创新、学习和成长的机会，都有助于参与者融入STEM专业。与之前的研究相反，受访者表现出高度的能动性和自信心。组织可以通过提供成长机会和欢迎空间来提高黑人女性的保留率。具体来说，包容性领导对于保持多元化的劳动力队伍和彰显黑人女性的价值以推动STEM创新至关重要。

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Journal of Career Assessment PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED-

CiteScore

6.10

自引率

15.60%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Career Assessment publishes methodologically sound, empirically based studies focusing on the process and techniques by which counselors and others gain understanding of the individual faced with the necessity of making informed career decisions. The term career assessment, as used in this journal, covers the various techniques, tests, inventories, rating scales, interview schedules, surveys, and direct observational methods used in scientifically based practice and research to provide an improved understanding of career decision-making. The focus is not just testing, but all those means developed and used to assess and evaluate individuals and environments in the field of career counseling and development.