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- Title
Women in Orthodontics and Work-Family Balance: Challenges and Strategies.
- Authors
Davidson, Sarah; Major, Paul W.; Flores-Mir, Carlos; Amin, Maryam; Keenan, Louanne
- Abstract
The number of women entering the orthodontic profession over the past few decades has increased dramatically. A review of the literature revealed the lack of research on achieving a work-family balance among female dentists and dental specialists. Work-family balance has been researched more extensively in the field of medicine; however, despite some critical differences, parallels between these 2 professions exist. This study identified issues that Canadian female orthodontists face and strategies they use to achieve a work-family balance. A phenomenological qualitative study was used to analyze the results of semi-structured telephone interviews of a purposive sample of 13 Canadian female orthodontists. The results strongly support the role-conflict theory about the competing pressures of maternal and professional roles. Female orthodontists described their challenges and strategies to minimize role conflict in their attempt to achieve a work-family balance. The women defined balance as having success and satisfaction in both their family life and professional life. They identified specific challenges of achieving a work-family balance that are unique to orthodontic practice and strategies for adapting to their maternal and professional roles. Achieving a work-family balance is of paramount importance to female orthodontists, and the results of this study maybe applied to other specialties in dentistry.
- Subjects
ORTHODONTICS; WOMEN dentists; FAMILY-work relationship; JOB satisfaction; PROFESSIONALISM; QUALITATIVE research
- Publication
Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 2012, Vol 78, p1
- ISSN
0709-8936
- Publication type
Article