“Can One Put Faith and Work in the Same Sentence?” Faith Development and Vocation of a Female Leader in the Engineering Profession

Claude Hélène Mayer, Rian Viviers

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Abstract

Faith has been pointed out as a possible resource in strengthening individuals’ health and well-being at work. The aim of this article is to gain in-depth knowledge of the faith development and vocation of a selected female leader in a male-dominated work context. The article contributes to research on faith development in women leaders, based on Fowler’s faith development theory. This is a single case study grounded in a qualitative research design. In-depth qualitative data were gathered through observation and interviews over 18 months. Findings showed the development of faith across a women leader’s life span and highlight that faith and vocation are important resources that provide strength, meaningfulness and a vision.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)821-835
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Religion and Health
Volume57
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Australia
  • Engineering
  • Fowler’s faith development theory
  • Health and well-being
  • Male-dominated profession
  • Single case study, qualitative research
  • Women leadership

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing
  • Religious Studies

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