Career development experiences of policewomen: insights from Ghana

dc.contributor.authorQuartey, S.H.
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-04T11:23:21Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionResearch Article
dc.description.abstractPurpose – This study explores the career development experiences of policewomen in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – This study used phenomenology to explore the career development experiences of policewomen. The policewomen were purposively selected from the Ghana Police Service. The data were gathered from 23 policewomen. The data were thematically analyzed with the help of the NVivo 14 qualitative software application. Findings – Career leadership orientations, career support mechanisms and career environments shaped the career development experiences of policewomen. These major themes, with related sub-themes and codes, enhance our understanding of these experiences. Practical implications – The senior management of the Ghana Police Service can eliminate institutionalized gender biases against policewomen by formulating and implementing gender-inclusive and women-sensitive staff development policies. Originality/value – This study first highlights the importance of career leadership orientations, career support mechanisms and career environment in understanding the career development experiences of policewomen.
dc.identifier.otherDOI 10.1108/CDI-04-2024-0138
dc.identifier.urihttps://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/42797
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCareer Development International
dc.subjectCareer leadership orientations
dc.subjectCareer support mechanisms
dc.subjectCareer environment
dc.titleCareer development experiences of policewomen: insights from Ghana
dc.typeArticle

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