WISE: A Support Group for Graduate and Post-Graduate Women in STEM.

IF 1 4区 心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Jessica A Gold, Lena Jia, Jessica P Bentzley, Kacy A Bonnet, Amanda M Franciscus, Meenakshi S Denduluri, Laraine T Zappert
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Abstract

Women remain underrepresented in many science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) support groups were developed in 2001 as an intervention to foster community in graduate and postgraduate women in STEM at a large academic research institution. Since the WISE program's inception, over 1,500 women have participated. From 2011 to 2018, anonymous, voluntary surveys were distributed at the end of every academic year to WISE group members. Surveys consisted of quantitative and qualitative data regarding participants' perceptions of and experiences in the WISE groups. From 2011 to 2018, 76.4% of survey respondents (n = 416) reported that WISE groups were an excellent experience overall. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data demonstrated four major benefits of WISE group participation: creation of community, having a safe space, emotional support, and peer mentorship. Suggestions for improvement included increasing access to groups. The WISE group program was a well-liked intervention that may support graduate and postgraduate women in STEM. Study limitations, as well as implications for future research, practice, and advocacy are noted.

WISE:STEM研究生和研究生女性支持小组
摘要:在许多科学、技术、工程和数学领域,女性的代表性仍然不足。科学与工程领域的女性(WISE)支持小组于2001年成立,作为一项干预措施,在一家大型学术研究机构培养STEM领域的研究生和研究生女性。自WISE项目启动以来,已有1500多名妇女参加。从2011年到2018年,在每学年末向WISE小组成员分发匿名自愿调查。调查包括关于参与者对WISE小组的看法和经历的定量和定性数据。从2011年到2018年,76.4%的受访者(n=416)表示,WISE小组总体上是一种出色的体验。对定性数据的专题分析表明,WISE小组参与的四个主要好处是:创建社区、拥有安全的空间、情感支持和同伴指导。改进建议包括增加与团体接触的机会。WISE小组项目是一项广受欢迎的干预措施,可能会支持STEM的研究生和研究生女性。指出了研究的局限性以及对未来研究、实践和宣传的影响。
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2.30
自引率
7.70%
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期刊介绍: Recognized as the leading source of information on group therapy theory, practice, and research, this journal features contributions from foremost experts in the field. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy offers: - Clinical articles on group treatment models, process issues, and techniques - Research reviews that keep practitioners up to date - Thought-provoking essays in the Reader"s Forum and Commentary sections - Reviews of current books and video releases - Special issues on such topics as evidence-based practice and ethics
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