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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
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- Abstract:
- Purpose : The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of resilient, transformational, successful women leaders regarding the concept of resiliency. Method : This phenomenological study used semi-structured, open-ended audio taped interviews to investigate perceptions of 10 resilient, transformational, successful women leaders regarding their own resiliency and leadership. The phenomenological approach is best suited for the purposes of this study to gain an understanding of the perceptions of participants who have a shared experience. Constructivism closely parallels the philosophical underpinnings of this study. This means that participants’ perceptions of reality are constructions of their minds, and these constructions can often have multiple meanings and can provide understandings regarding circumstances of life. There were three steps in the data collection procedures: the semi-structured, open-ended interviews with the selected participants, email correspondence, and document analysis. Content analysis was the central technique used to identify the categories and themes that the participants revealed in their responses. The researcher also used the QSR N6 software for additional textual analysis of transcripts. Major Findings : All interviewees discussed numerous adversities, difficulties, and oppositions they experienced in their lives or careers. They described life issues and discrimination issues. In discussing definitions of resiliency, the interviewees talked about having the ability to bounce back or snap back, being able to accept adversity or hardship, looking to the future, and refusing to be a victim. When they explained how resiliency has worked for them, the interviewees talked about God and faith, personal determination, and meeting the expectations of others. Regarding their beliefs about how resilient women survive stressors, the interviewees mentioned life experiences, trust in God and hope, and belief in oneself and others. Interviewees described the relationship between personal growth and leadership as facilitating the work of others and learning from experiences. When the interviewees pondered spiritual growth and leadership, they mentioned church beliefs, God, divine guidance, and prayer, and spirituality as it relates to the self. While examining the concept of personal motivation and transforming followers, the interviewees talked about following God’s path as well as placing the focus on others through modeling, learning, listening, and assisting. Nine of the interviewees said they had mentors throughout the difficult times in their lives or careers and described the benefits of having the mentors.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2003.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 128-139).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Julia Baldwin. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BF698.35.R47 B35 2003_BaldwinJulia ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BF698.35.R47 B35 2003 ( lcc )
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