Self-Authorship in Executive Women: A Qualitative Study of Perceptions and Experience
Goode, Jennifer Evans
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Description
Title
Self-Authorship in Executive Women: A Qualitative Study of Perceptions and Experience
Author(s)
Goode, Jennifer Evans
Issue Date
2009
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Steven Aragon
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Business Administration, Management
Language
eng
Abstract
This study qualitatively explores the effects of personal and professional experiences on the evolution of self-authorship through in-depth case studies of four successful female executives. The study is grounded in Baxter Magolda's (2004a) theory of the evolution of self-authorship development, which portrays development along epistemological, interpersonal, and intrapersonal constructs. After assessing each woman's self-authorship development, the study sought to identify in each case: (1) the experiences that contributed to that development, (2) the career changes experienced due to the development, (3) the outcomes of self-authorship on workplace performance and professional development, and (4) the systems of support for self-authorship development. In addition, analyses sought to identify other unique qualifies, attributes, systems of self understanding, and individual distinctions identifiable beyond the scope of the Baxter Magolda model. Implications/recommendations for practice and further research were drawn from a cross-case discussion.
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