Research Article

A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye

Number: 95 December 26, 2023
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A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye

Abstract

For the past 100 years, Turkishwomen have had the opportunity to obtain an education and enter the labor force due to the democratic regime established in 1923. Despite some economic and social barriers, they have taken advantage of these opportunities and advanced in their careers to some extent. However, as with all women around the world, they face barriers in their career paths. This study aims to analyze the scientific research studies on the glass ceiling syndrome conducted in Türkiye to gain detailed insights into people’s perception of the glass ceiling and capture their perspectives on the factors that contribute to it. This is a meta-synthesis study aimed at conducting a systematic review of selected qualitative studies and integrating their findings. A systematic search was conducted across local academic databases, namely, Dergipark and Tubitak Ulakbim-Equal. MAXQDA2022 software was used to code and analyze the articles. The factors forming glass ceiling defined by the studies were renamed as 18 subthemes in total and classified under three themes: (1) personal factors, (2) sociocultural factors and (3) organizational factors. Although the role of motherhood and work life balance was found to be the most frequently referred factor, some current research revealed that not only women but also men experience this syndrome in Türkiye, despite the patriarchal culture of the country. The study’s limitations are noted, and the implications and future research directions are discussed. JEL Classification : M1 , M12 , M14

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Human Resources Management, Organisational Behaviour

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 26, 2023

Submission Date

August 9, 2023

Acceptance Date

October 31, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Number: 95

APA
Akdeniz, B., & Ergun Özler, N. D. (2023). A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye. Istanbul Management Journal, 95, 22-37. https://doi.org/10.26650/imj.2023.95.1340191
AMA
1.Akdeniz B, Ergun Özler ND. A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye. Istanbul Management Journal. 2023;(95):22-37. doi:10.26650/imj.2023.95.1340191
Chicago
Akdeniz, Burcu, and Nezire Derya Ergun Özler. 2023. “A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye”. Istanbul Management Journal, nos. 95: 22-37. https://doi.org/10.26650/imj.2023.95.1340191.
EndNote
Akdeniz B, Ergun Özler ND (December 1, 2023) A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye. Istanbul Management Journal 95 22–37.
IEEE
[1]B. Akdeniz and N. D. Ergun Özler, “A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye”, Istanbul Management Journal, no. 95, pp. 22–37, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.26650/imj.2023.95.1340191.
ISNAD
Akdeniz, Burcu - Ergun Özler, Nezire Derya. “A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye”. Istanbul Management Journal. 95 (December 1, 2023): 22-37. https://doi.org/10.26650/imj.2023.95.1340191.
JAMA
1.Akdeniz B, Ergun Özler ND. A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye. Istanbul Management Journal. 2023;:22–37.
MLA
Akdeniz, Burcu, and Nezire Derya Ergun Özler. “A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye”. Istanbul Management Journal, no. 95, Dec. 2023, pp. 22-37, doi:10.26650/imj.2023.95.1340191.
Vancouver
1.Burcu Akdeniz, Nezire Derya Ergun Özler. A Meta-Synthesis Study on the Glass Ceiling Factors in Türkiye. Istanbul Management Journal. 2023 Dec. 1;(95):22-37. doi:10.26650/imj.2023.95.1340191