The major purpose of this study was to attempt to determine if a difference exists in selected characteristics between women in vocational education administration and women vocational educators not holding administrative posts. The identification of differences in specific traits can provide some insight into the problem of the lack of female administrators. / Based upon the review of the literature, the characteristics chosen to be examined were the level of self-concept, the degree of traditional sex-role stereotyping, the presence and type of influential role models, and general demographic data. Survey instruments were utilized to collect the data in this descriptive research study. / The information was gathered using the following three components: the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale which is a standardized instrument yielding an overall self-concept score; the Attitudes Towards Women Scale which measures attitudes toward the role of women in society; and a questionnaire for self-report data concerning role models and various demographical variables. The three instruments were completed by the participants in the study. / The population for the study included all of the female vocational education administrators (N = 15) in the state of Georgia. This group was matched to nonadministrative counterparts on age, undergraduate grade point average, level of education, marital status, and number of children. These variables were controlled to eliminate their confounding the results. The data were collected on all participants. / The analysis of the data confirms the existence of a higher level of overall self-concept as measured by the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale for the female administrators. The women in vocational education administration perceive women more nontraditionally and less stereotypically according to their scores on the Attitudes Towards Women Scale. Although the female administrators did not report a high number of nontraditional role models, they did not cite their parents as major influences as frequently as their nonadministrative counterparts. The administrators indicated internal factors like self-motivation, a desire to succeed, and being a hard worker as determinants of their career choice of administration. / The study further reports the demographic characteristics of both age groups including age, marital status, number of children, educational and background factors. Finally, there is a listing of obstacles and encouragements to administrative roles as perceived by the two groups. / The study did determine differences in the level of self-concept and the degree of sex-role stereotyping between women in vocational education administration in the state of Georgia and women vocational educators not holding administrative posts. Further studies are necessary to indicate the existence of these differences in larger populations. Then a comprehensive effort can be begun to support, encourage, and prepare women to qualify for positions as vocational education administrators. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 41-11, Section: A, page: 4691. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1980.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_74343 |
| Contributors | CROCHET, CAROLYN MAZE., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 91 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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