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Male College Presidents With Children: Recollections on Perceptions of Work-life Balance.
- Date Issued:
- 2016
- Abstract/Description:
- ABSTRACTThis qualitative research study explored the recollections of work-life balance andfatherhood through the reported experiences and reflections of select college presidents.The researcher used a basic narrative research practice which allowed individuals to sharetheir experiences while shedding light on how the individuals see themselves. Sixcollege presidents participated in one-on-one semi structured interviews.The researcher incorporated Clark's Work-family border theory as the frameworkfor this study, which recognized that a working individual largely functions in twoseparate domains: work and family. The presidents' experiences were examined withinthis construct and addressed the research question that guided the study: How do malecollege presidents balance their work and life domains?This study represents a significant addition to the scholarly literature concerningwork-life balance experienced by male college presidents as little scholarship exists inthis area. The results led to recommendations and implications for college Boards ofTrustees, professional development associations, spouses, and partners.
Title: | Male College Presidents With Children: Recollections on Perceptions of Work-life Balance. |
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Name(s): |
Armstrong, Asquith, Author Cintron Delgado, Rosa, Committee Chair Owens, J. Thomas, Committee Member Boyd, Karen, Committee Member Santana, Maria, Committee Member University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Date Issued: | 2016 | |
Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
Language(s): | English | |
Abstract/Description: | ABSTRACTThis qualitative research study explored the recollections of work-life balance andfatherhood through the reported experiences and reflections of select college presidents.The researcher used a basic narrative research practice which allowed individuals to sharetheir experiences while shedding light on how the individuals see themselves. Sixcollege presidents participated in one-on-one semi structured interviews.The researcher incorporated Clark's Work-family border theory as the frameworkfor this study, which recognized that a working individual largely functions in twoseparate domains: work and family. The presidents' experiences were examined withinthis construct and addressed the research question that guided the study: How do malecollege presidents balance their work and life domains?This study represents a significant addition to the scholarly literature concerningwork-life balance experienced by male college presidents as little scholarship exists inthis area. The results led to recommendations and implications for college Boards ofTrustees, professional development associations, spouses, and partners. | |
Identifier: | CFE0006254 (IID), ucf:51044 (fedora) | |
Note(s): |
2016-08-01 Ed.D. Education and Human Performance, Child, Family, and Community Sciences Doctoral This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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Subject(s): | College Presidents -- Work-life balance -- Work-family balance | |
Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0006254 | |
Restrictions on Access: | campus 2017-08-15 | |
Host Institution: | UCF |