A eudaimonic perspective on prejudice and female workers’ psychological well-being
Author | Abuhussein, Tala |
Author | Koburtay, Tamer |
Author | Syed, Jawad |
Available date | 2023-05-07T05:42:34Z |
Publication Date | 2020-12-31 |
Publication Name | Gender in Management |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/GM-12-2019-0265 |
Citation | Abuhussein, T., Koburtay, T., & Syed, J. (2021). A eudaimonic perspective on prejudice and female workers’ psychological well-being. Gender in Management: An International Journal, 36(3), 309-328. |
ISSN | 1754-2413 |
Abstract | 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. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Emerald Publishing |
Subject | Eudaimonic Female workers Prejudice Psychological well-being Resilience |
Type | Article |
Pagination | 309-328 |
Issue Number | 3 |
Volume Number | 36 |
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