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Abstract:
The construction industry in Australia, while making efforts to promote ger diversity, continues to remn predominantly male-dominated. Women face slower advancement and substantial barriers compared to their male counterparts during career development within this sector. Prior studies have largely focused on broad factors that influence women's career progression without considering the varying priorities of women across different stages of their careers.
To address this gap, we applied Super's career development theory to explore influential factors for women's career progression in construction throughout four distinct stages: exploration pre-career, establishment early-career, mid-career, and late-career. By conducting a systematic review guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses PRISMA guidelines, we identified key influences on women's career advancement in the construction industry as follows:
Attitude: Women need to adopt a positive outlook towards their careers.
Capability: Building skills, knowledge, and expertise through continuous learning and trning is essential.
Interest: Developing personal interest in construction-related tasks promotes engagement and motivation.
Past Experiences: Valuing previous experiences provides insights for career decision-making and growth.
Family Responsibilities: Balancing professional commitments with personal obligations influences career paths.
Parental Influences: The perspectives of family members, particularly parents, significantly affect women's choices in construction careers.
Role: Access to inspirational figures who have navigated similar career journeys is beneficial for motivation and guidance.
Support: Emotional, financial, and professional support from peers, mentors, and supervisors fosters advancement.
Culture: A supportive organizational culture that embraces diversity and equality accelerates progress.
Policies Regulations: Strong institutional frameworks promoting ger equality ensure fr career opportunities.
These factors were categorized into three dimensions based on the women's empowerment framework:
Individual: Personal attributes, skills, and self-beliefs drive personal growth.
Relational: Support from networks familial, professional facilitates resource sharing and guidance.
Environmental: Organizational culture, policies, and societal norms impact career dynamics.
Our review emphasizes that while there is significant attention on relational and environmental support for women in construction, individual development aspects are often underrepresented.
Masculine cultural norms were found to be a consistent barrier across all career stages, affecting decision-making processes and perceptions of women's capabilities within the industry. We also highlight the importance of interest and parental perspectives during early career decisions.
The insights gathered m to guide future research directions by identifying gaps in current understanding and proposing areas for targeted interventions. The ultimate goal is to develop comprehensive strategies that empower women to navigate their careers effectively, overcoming barriers at each stage, thereby fostering a more inclusive and diverse construction industry landscape.
Keywords: Women's career development; construction industry; ger diversity; barrier identification; policy intervention
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