Redmond G M
School of Nursing, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030.
J Prof Nurs. 1991 Jul-Aug;7(4):228-38. doi: 10.1016/8755-7223(91)90032-g.
The purpose of this study was to describe deans' perspectives on the life and career relationships and experiences that were significant to them and that influenced them in the assumption of the dean's position. A developmental model guided this inquiry and was used to explain the development of these women's personal and professional identities. The study design was naturalistic. Data was collected by survey, life history interviews, and through document search of curriculum vitae. Field notes were recorded throughout the data collection period. Data were analyzed using Spradley's ethnographic analysis techniques consisting of domains, taxonomies, components, and themes. The study yielded the following themes: (1) a pattern of strong valuing by the participants of education and achievement; (2) a pattern of female relationships that provided the deans with role modeling of important leadership behaviors, support, encouragement, and information for making educational and career choices; (3) a pattern of early leadership behavior that included an enjoyment of, or a desire to be in charge. The conclusions of the study were: (1) the Erikson, Levinson Morgan, and Farber models were useful frameworks in studying these deans' life and career pathways; (2) people and relationships played an important role in the lives and the careers of the women studied; (3) the deans' early socialization experiences and relationships contributed to the development of leadership behaviors and positive ego development; (4) Through early family and educational experiences and relationships, the participants in this study developed strong values related to the importance of achievement and education.
本研究的目的是描述院长们对于那些对他们意义重大且在他们担任院长职位过程中产生影响的生活与职业关系及经历的看法。一个发展模型指导了这项探究，并被用于解释这些女性个人及职业身份的发展。研究设计采用自然主义方法。数据通过调查、生活史访谈以及对简历的文献检索收集。在整个数据收集期间都记录了实地笔记。数据采用斯普拉德利的民族志分析技术进行分析，该技术包括领域、分类法、组成部分和主题。该研究得出了以下主题：（1）参与者对教育和成就高度重视的模式；（2）女性关系模式，这些关系为院长们提供了重要领导行为的榜样、支持、鼓励以及做出教育和职业选择所需的信息；（3）早期领导行为模式，包括对掌控的享受或渴望。该研究的结论是：（1）埃里克森、莱文森·摩根和法伯模型是研究这些院长生活和职业道路的有用框架；（2）人和关系在被研究女性的生活和职业中发挥了重要作用；（3）院长们早期的社会化经历和关系有助于领导行为的发展和积极的自我发展；（4）通过早期的家庭和教育经历及关系，本研究的参与者形成了与成就和教育的重要性相关的强烈价值观。
