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Iranian superwomen's career experiences: a qualitative study
Maryam Nosrati Beigzadeh1, Hossein Ghamari Givi2, Ali Rezaei Sharif2
1University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. m.nosrati.b@gmail.com.
BMC Women'S Health
|June 1, 2021
Summary
Iranian superwomen successfully balance multiple roles, maintaining mental health through effective strategies. Their unique career experiences highlight underlying factors and perceived consequences, offering insights into professional women
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Work and Occupations
- Psychology of Women
- Iranian Cultural Studies
Background:
- Defines 'superwomen' as women holding multiple full-time roles (wife, mother, homemaker, employee).
- Highlights the study's focus on Iranian 'superwomen' and their mental health amidst multiple roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the career experiences of Iranian women managing multiple roles.
- To understand how these women maintain mental health while fulfilling diverse responsibilities.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with 12 multi-role women in Tabriz, Iran.
- Participants selected via purposive and theoretical sampling.
- Mental health assessed using the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Identified underlying factors in job experiences: limited opportunities, educational context, job commitment, personality traits, and non-cognitive skills (emotional/spiritual intelligence).
- Categorized coping strategies into effective (abundance mindset, vision, strategic planning) and ineffective (scarcity mindset).
- Detailed perceived consequences of employment: psychological and social, with both positive and negative aspects.
Conclusions:
- Findings align with global studies on multi-role women but reveal unique aspects of Iranian women's experiences.
- Offers a deeper understanding of career realities for Iranian professional women with multiple roles.
- Emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives in understanding women's career trajectories.
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