Patterns of online networking for women's career development
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12921193 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Helen Donelan (0000-0003-3178-3266, The Open University, corresponding author), Clem Herman (0000-0003-2073-0521, The Open University), Karen Kear (0000-0002-3559-772X, The Open University), Gill Kirkup (The Open University) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 92-111 |
| Publication date | 2009-03-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Gender in Management An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1754-2413 • E-ISSN: 1754-2421 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/17542410910938790 |
| OpenAlex | W2017265857 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 26 |
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how women working in science, engineering and technology use online networking, for career and professional development purposes. Design/methodology/approach A combined qualitative and quantitative approach is taken, using interviews for the first phase of the research and online surveys for the second. The findings are discussed and presented with reference to theories on career development and in the context of recent work on women's networks and online social networking. Findings The paper defines a typology of online networks and identifies the motives women have for engaging with the different types. The data imply that women are successfully using online networks to find support, advice and collaboration from women working in similar environments. However, the data only identify a few examples where the use of online networks has led to a specific new job opportunity. Research limitations/implications The findings are limited by the samples used, as they were self‐selected. In the first phase of the research, the sample was biased in favour of those using information and communication technologies. In the second phase, women using some form of online network were purposefully targeted in order to understand the motives and benefits associated with these activities. Originality/value The paper provides new insights into how professional women are networking online. It extends recent work into women's networks and networking strategies and presents a timely exploration into how these are being affected by the growth of online social networking
Context (archaeology · Knowledge management · Online participation · Originality · Qualitative research · Sample (material · Sociology · The Internet · Typology · Value (mathematics · Work (physics · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Engineering · Gender and Technology in Education · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Work-Family Balance Challenges
Men and women of the corporation
A face(book) in the crowd
Public Displays of Connection
Social networks and Internet connectivity effects
Networking your way through the organization
Women’s networking across boundaries
Women in formal corporate networks
Barriers women face in information technology careers
Online Personal Networks
Social Network Sites
Careership
"The Benefits of Facebook "Friends
Situated Learning
The Strength of Weak Ties
| Citations per year | 0.24 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2009 - 2021 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |