EXPLORING THE ROLE OF JOB RESOURCES IN THE WELL-BEING OF WOMEN ACADEMICS IN THE WORKPLACE

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https://doi.org/10.15270/59-3-1137

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conservation of resources, job demands-resources model, strengths perspective, South Africa, job resources, well-being, women in academia

Abstract

Despite several changes in the workplace, women still face unique challenges with harmful effects on their well-being. Job resources are a crucial buffer between job demands and workplace well-being. The aim of this article is to present the findings of a qualitative study on women academics’ experiences of workplace well-being in relation to job resources. An exploratory and descriptive research design was used to investigate in what ways job resources contribute to women academics’ perceptions of workplace well-being. Purposive sampling was conducted at a top-rated university in South Africa. Data were gathered through twelve semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed that women academics value a variety of job resources associated with psychological, social, physical, and organisational resources. The study also revealed the inherent job resources creating strains on women’s well-being in the workplace. It is recommended that higher education institutions focus on workplace well-being from a practice, organisational, and policy perspective.

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Bonita Maboeta, North-West University

North-West University

 

 

Izanette van Schalkwyk, North-West University

North-West University

 

 

Retha Bloem, North-West University

North-West University

 

 

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Published

2023-08-15

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Maboeta, B. ., van Schalkwyk, I. ., & Bloem, R. . (2023). EXPLORING THE ROLE OF JOB RESOURCES IN THE WELL-BEING OF WOMEN ACADEMICS IN THE WORKPLACE. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 59(3). https://doi.org/10.15270/59-3-1137

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