Correlation Between Work Motivation and Life Events in Female Physicians
Fukuko Moriya1, Tatsuyuki Kakuma2, Hitoshi Obara2
1Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine.
Japanese mother-doctors experience a decline in work motivation during childrearing years, impacting their career progression. This highlights the need for better support systems for female physicians balancing family and professional life.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Sociology of Health
- Occupational Psychology
Background:
- Traditional gender roles in Japan create unique challenges for female physicians.
- Balancing demanding medical careers with family life is a significant concern for women in medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of life stages on the work motivation of mother-doctors in Japan.
- To identify key life events and their impact on career drive among female physicians.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 39 mother-doctors from two Japanese university hospitals.
- Development and application of a Motivational Drive Chart to track changes in work motivation, age, and life events.
Main Results:
- Work motivation increased from medical school enrollment to graduation.
- A significant drop in motivation was observed between ages 25-29, attributed to childcare and work-life conflicts.
- Motivation gradually recovered in the 30-34 age group, linked to professional achievements like obtaining specialist licenses.
Conclusions:
- Childrearing stages present a critical period of decreased work motivation for Japanese female doctors.
- The findings underscore the necessity for developing supportive structures and policies for mother-doctors.
- Addressing work-life integration challenges is crucial for retaining female talent in the medical profession.
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