Using phenomenological psychology to understand and promote leadership development in Black girls and women
Format Type
Plenary
Format Type
Workshop
Start Date
13-1-2021 3:50 PM
End Date
13-1-2021 4:10 PM
Abstract
Several approaches exist for the collection, organization, and analysis of data in the social sciences. This presentation will provide a definition and the philosophical underpinnings for the qualitative methodology of phenomenological psychology. Using the seminal works of Giorgi, Knowles, and Smith (1979), Moustakas (1994), and Van Kaam (1959, 1966) this presentation provides support that phenomenological psychology is a viable approach for conducting and evaluating leadership development in Black women. This presentation will enable the audience to understand the unique lived experiences of this underrepresented group and the influence those experiences have on their ascension into leadership.
In exploring the lived experiences of Black women in higher education senior leadership phenomenological psychology was applied as a research method to capture the essence of the participants' stories and to thoroughly understand their experiences as it related to their leadership development. The findings of the current research identify and outline strategies young Black girls and women that aspire to leadership might utilize to support leadership development and career advancement. These findings further provide guidance to policy and decision-makers on leadership development pipelines.
Keywords
Phenomenology, Psychology, Leadership Development, Black womxn, Qualitative
Using phenomenological psychology to understand and promote leadership development in Black girls and women
Several approaches exist for the collection, organization, and analysis of data in the social sciences. This presentation will provide a definition and the philosophical underpinnings for the qualitative methodology of phenomenological psychology. Using the seminal works of Giorgi, Knowles, and Smith (1979), Moustakas (1994), and Van Kaam (1959, 1966) this presentation provides support that phenomenological psychology is a viable approach for conducting and evaluating leadership development in Black women. This presentation will enable the audience to understand the unique lived experiences of this underrepresented group and the influence those experiences have on their ascension into leadership.
In exploring the lived experiences of Black women in higher education senior leadership phenomenological psychology was applied as a research method to capture the essence of the participants' stories and to thoroughly understand their experiences as it related to their leadership development. The findings of the current research identify and outline strategies young Black girls and women that aspire to leadership might utilize to support leadership development and career advancement. These findings further provide guidance to policy and decision-makers on leadership development pipelines.