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

verfasst von: Claude-Hélène Mayer, Rian Viviers

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 3/2018

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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.

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Titel: “Can One Put Faith and Work in the Same Sentence?” Faith Development and Vocation of a Female Leader in the Engineering Profession
verfasst von: Claude-Hélène Mayer
Rian Viviers
Publikationsdatum: 12.05.2017
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-017-0404-2

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