مطالعه پدیدارشناسی روایت زنان هیات علمی از توازن کار و زندگی

پژوهش حاضر با هدف واکاوی تجربیات زیسته‌ زنان عضو هیات علمی در فرآیند توازن کار و زندگی انجام شده و در سپهر ‌فلسفی تفسیرگرایی، با رویکرد کیفی، و با استفاده از روش پدیدارشناسی طراحی شده است.‌ ابزار جمع‌آوری داده‌ها مصاحبه‌‌ نیمه‌ساختارمند و مشارکت‌کنندگان در پژوهش 16 عضو ‌هیات علمی زن از دانشگاه‌های خوارزمی، الزهراء (س)، خواجه نصیر (استان تهران)، ‌دانشگاه قم (استان قم) و دانشگاه ایلام (استان ایلام)، مجرد و متاهل، از رشته‌ها و گروه‌های متفاوت فنی، علوم پایه، هنر و علوم انسانی، در سطوح مربی، استادیار و دانشیار، با راهبرد نمونه‌گزینی هدفمند در دسترس انتخاب شدند. یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد روایت زنان عضو هیات علمی مشارکت‌کننده در پژوهش از آن‌چه در فر‌آیند توازن کار و زندگی تجربه کرده‌اند را می‌توان در شش مقوله‌‌ اصلی «سبک زندگی زنان عضو هیات علمی»، «دشواری‌های فر‌آیند جذب»، «مشوق‌ها»، «موانع تجربه‌شده توازن کار و زندگی»، «راهبردهای تجربه‌شده‌ توازن کار و زندگی» و «پیشنهادهایی برای توازن» دسته‌بندی کرد. نهایت آن‌که به‌نظر می‌رسد نهاد دانشگاه به دگردیسی نوینی برای پذیرش حضور زنان و همراهی با آنان به‌عنوان نیروهای حرفه‌ای نیاز دارد.

narrative of female faculty members from work life balance; a phenomenological study

the aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of female faculty members in the process of work-life balance. this qualitative phenomenological study was conducted within the interpretivism paradigm, and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 16 female faculty members from kharazmi, al-zahra, and khajeh nasir universities (in tehran province), qom university (in qom province), and ilam university (in ilam province). the participants were selected using purposive sampling and represented different disciplines and groups, including technical, basic sciences, and arts and humanities. they held positions ranging from instructor to associate professor, and were both single and married. based on the findings of the study, the participants’ narratives were categorized into six main themes: &participants’ lifestyle,& &difficulties in the process of recruitment,& &incentives,& &barriers experienced in the process of work-life balance,& &experienced strategies for work-life balance,& and &suggestions for work-life balance.& in conclusion, the study highlights the need for a transformation in university institutions to accept the presence of women and support them as professional forces. ‌work life balance, female faculty members, higher education, gender, gender based policy making. ‌‌introductionwomen faculty members in modern universities face additional pressure as they are often required to balance work and home duties in a society governed by patriarchal norms, neoliberalism, and a capitalist approach. while balancing professional and household roles is a common issue for both male and female faculty members, gender-specific issues arise since women must often choose different strategies. therefore, it is crucial to focus on the gender factor in work-life balance processes.the present study aimed to analyze the lived experiences of female faculty members in the work-life balance process. balancing professional and domestic roles has been a significant focus for organizations, as it plays an important role in job satisfaction and creating a positive and productive work environment. this issue is multifactorial, and factors such as work stress, job dissatisfaction, and workload may have a significant impact on work-life balance. research has shown that women faculty members face additional difficulties in achieving work-life balance due to societal norms and expectations, which involve household responsibilities.. methodologyin this present study, the researcher aimed to explore the lived experiences of 16 female faculty members from various universities, including kharazmi uni, al-zahra uni, khajeh nasir uni, qom uni, and ilam uni. the participants were selected using a purposive sampling strategy and represented different disciplines and groups, such as technical, basic sciences, arts, and humanities. the levels of their positions ranged from instructor to associate professor. they were both single and married.the participants for the study were selected using a purposeful sampling strategy, and data was collected through online interviews due to the covid-19 pandemic, which required adherence to health protocols. the researcher attempted to collect diverse perspectives and avoid center-oriented research, providing a space for the voices of women who are frequently neglected in studies. findingsthe study’s findings underscore the need to consider the gender factor in work-life balance issues and the challenges women faculty members face in achieving work-life balance in modern universities. understanding their lived experiences can help policymakers develop strategies that promote improved personal and professional conditions for women in academic settings. resultaccording to the findings of the study, the experiences of female faculty members in balancing their work and personal lives can be categorized into six levels, including their lifestyle, difficulties during the recruitment process, incentives, barriers they face while balancing their work and personal lives, strategies they use to achieve work-life balance, and suggestions they have for improving this process.‌ referenceschoudhary, p. v. yadav, p. 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