Publication Date

8-2024

Advisor(s) - Committee Chair

Katrina Burch, Kelly Madole, Reagan Brown

Degree Program

Department of Psychological Sciences

Degree Type

Master of Science

Abstract

Despite implementation of caregiving policies in universities, women remain underrepresented in high faculty ranks in academia, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. This study investigates the gendered effects of caregiving policies at regional comprehensive universities by integrating the Work-Home Resources (W-HR) Model and feminist economics. Using survey data and interviews, the research examines how caregiving responsibilities relate to work-life conflict and academic responsibilities, revealing nuanced influences on career trajectories. Hypotheses tested include the negative relationship between caregiving demands and research, the moderating effect of institutional support, the association of work-family guilt with research, and variations across faculty ranks. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

Disciplines

Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Organization Development | Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Women's Studies

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