Publication Type
Master Thesis
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
6-2025
Abstract
Fostering resilience is crucial for the retention of women in male-dominated fields such as STEM. This paper investigates the interplay between gender-professional identity integration (G-PII), resilience, and self-compassion through two complementary studies. It is hypothesised that G-PII positively predicts resilience, with higher levels of integration associated with greater resilience. Furthermore, self-compassion is expected to moderate this relationship. Study 1 employs a cross sectional survey design to explore the relationships between G-PII, self-compassion, and resilience, while Study 2 uses an experimental design to assess the causal impact of G-PII on resilience. Study 1 found that G-PII was significantly and positively associated with STEM-specific resilience; however, self-compassion did not moderate this relationship. Study 2 showed that recalling gender bias experiences reduced G-PII, which in turn decreased STEM-specific resilience –– supporting the causal role of G-PII in fostering resilience. The findings offer valuable insights into the factors that help women thrive in male-dominated fields, promoting the development of meaningful and sustainable careers.
Keywords
Gender-Professional Identity Integration, Resilience, Self-Compassion, Women in Male-Dominated Fields
Degree Awarded
Master of Philosophy in Psychology
Discipline
Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Supervisor(s)
CHENG, Chi-Ying
First Page
1
Last Page
85
Publisher
Singapore Management University
City or Country
Singapore
Citation
CHIEW, Isabelle.
Resilience in STEM: How gender-professional identity integration (G-PII) and self-compassion empower women to thrive. (2025). 1-85.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/etd_coll/788
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