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Study Protocol of “Exploring the Interplay between Family Responsibilities, Personal Vulnerabilities, and Motivational Theories in the Publishing Endeavours of Women Scholars: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis”
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: Received: 11 February 2024 / Approved: 12 February 2024 / Online: 12 February 2024 (11:23:55 CET)
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Costa, K.; Brown, B.; Tebogo, P.; Parker, G. D.; Thusi, N. Study Protocol of “Exploring the Interplay between Family Responsibilities, Personal Vulnerabilities, and Motivational Theories in the Publishing Endeavours of Women Scholars: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis”. Preprints2024, 2024020680. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0680.v1
Costa, K.; Brown, B.; Tebogo, P.; Parker, G. D.; Thusi, N. Study Protocol of “Exploring the Interplay between Family Responsibilities, Personal Vulnerabilities, and Motivational Theories in the Publishing Endeavours of Women Scholars: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis”. Preprints 2024, 2024020680. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0680.v1
Costa, K.; Brown, B.; Tebogo, P.; Parker, G. D.; Thusi, N. Study Protocol of “Exploring the Interplay between Family Responsibilities, Personal Vulnerabilities, and Motivational Theories in the Publishing Endeavours of Women Scholars: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis”. Preprints2024, 2024020680. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0680.v1
APA Style
Costa, K., Brown, B., Tebogo, P., Parker, G. D., & Thusi, N. (2024). Study Protocol of “Exploring the Interplay between Family Responsibilities, Personal Vulnerabilities, and Motivational Theories in the Publishing Endeavours of Women Scholars: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis”. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0680.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Costa, K., Gail, Denise Parker and Nisi Thusi. 2024 "Study Protocol of “Exploring the Interplay between Family Responsibilities, Personal Vulnerabilities, and Motivational Theories in the Publishing Endeavours of Women Scholars: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis”" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0680.v1
Abstract
Introduction: The academic landscape is increasingly recognizing the complex interplay of personal and professional responsibilities on scholarly productivity. For women scholars, particularly those with significant parenting duties, this balance is even more precarious. This study aims to explore how family responsibilities, personal vulnerabilities, and motivational theories such as Imposter Syndrome and Self-Determination Theory (SDT) influence the motivation to publish scholarly work. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing supportive mechanisms that can enhance academic productivity and personal fulfilment. Methods: Utilizing a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) framework, this study will systematically review and synthesize qualitative research on women scholars' experiences in academia, focusing on the challenges and motivators related to publishing. Data sources will include academic databases, grey literature, and first-hand narratives. Thematic analysis will be employed to identify key themes and patterns across the collected data. Results/Findings: Preliminary findings suggest that the dual demands of parenting—especially in extreme cases such as assuming responsibility for seven children—and academic work significantly impact women scholars' publishing activities. Personal vulnerabilities, including imposter syndrome and low self-efficacy, further exacerbate these challenges. However, the data also highlight resilience strategies and the potential for intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors to mitigate these effects. Discussion: The study underscores the nuanced impact of familial and personal factors on academic motivation. The preliminary findings suggest that addressing imposter syndrome and enhancing self-determination could be pivotal in supporting women scholars. The role of institutional policies and academic culture in either exacerbating or alleviating these challenges is also discussed. Significance: By elucidating the specific challenges and motivators for women scholars in publishing, this study will contribute to the development of targeted interventions and policies that support work-life integration and promote academic productivity. The insights that will be gained could inform mentorship programs, institutional support systems, and policy reforms aimed at fostering a more inclusive and supportive academic environment.
Keywords
Women Scholars; Academic Productivity; Qualitative Evidence Synthesis; Imposter Syndrome; Self-Determination Theory
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
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