ERIC Number: EJ1405309
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Female Information and Communication Technology Professionals' Perceptive Description of Work and Home Intricacies
Cogent Education, v10 n2 Article 2224990 2023
Based on biographical interviews from a telecommunications organisation, this study aims to contribute to the debate on understanding and accounting for the work-life balance intricacies of female Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals. An exploratory cross-sectional design adopting a qualitative case study approach with semi-structured interviews with 16 female ICT professionals was used. In male-dominated sectors, understanding female ICT Professionals' perceptive description of work and home intricacies is essential. It leads to an understanding of the issues emanating from work-life balance. Participants perceived their careers as a large part of their self-identity and were very proud of the dedication and hard work required in the ICT field. Participants also found a sense of collegiality and camaraderie in the workplace, which gave them a sense of belonging and benefit to their self-worth. The findings may be used to adapt various organisational practices and understand the concept of family in ways that include responsibilities other than being a caregiver or homemaker. A more in-depth insight into individuals' work-life balance intricacies was achieved by adopting a qualitative case study approach. The telecommunications organisation could utilise the results from this study to develop appropriate work-life balance and Human Resource strategies to create flexible workplaces conducive to the attraction, motivation, and retention of highly valued women.
Descriptors: Females, Information Technology, Family Work Relationship, Professional Personnel, Gender Issues, Work Environment, Self Concept, Foreign Countries, Responsibility, Barriers, Sex Role
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Africa
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Data File: URL: https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/20110