BREAKING BARRIER:WORK FAMILY CONFLICT, GLASS CEILING AND FEMALE LECTURER PERFORMANCE

Authors

  • Candra Astra Terenggana Universitas Katolik Musi Charitas
  • Ega Leovani Universitas Katolik Musi Charitas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32524/jkb.v23i1.1428

Keywords:

work family conflict; glass ceiling; lecturer performance; job satisfaction; female lecturer

Abstract

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the influence of work-family conflict and the glass ceiling on the performance of female lecturers in higher education institutions, with job satisfaction examined as a mediating variable.

Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a survey method to collect data from 98 female lecturers affiliated with the APTIK network. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine the hypothesized relationships among variables.

Findings
The results demonstrate that both work-family conflict and the glass ceiling have significant negative effects on job satisfaction. Furthermore, job satisfaction is proven to mediate the relationship between these factors and female lecturer performance. These findings highlight the critical role of psychological well-being in enhancing academic performance among female lecturers.

Practical implications
The study provides actionable insights for human resource management in higher education institutions to design effective policies and interventions aimed at reducing work-family conflict and breaking the glass ceiling. Enhancing job satisfaction can be a strategic approach to improving lecturer performance.

Originality/value
This research offers empirical evidence on the mediating role of job satisfaction in the relationship between work-family conflict, the glass ceiling, and lecturer performance. The study contributes to the limited body of knowledge focusing on female academic staff within the APTIK network, offering valuable guidance for institutional development and gender equity initiatives.

Keywords
Work-family conflict, Glass ceiling, Lecturer performance, Job satisfaction, Female lecturers, Higher education

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2025-03-30

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Astra Terenggana, C., & Leovani, E. (2025). BREAKING BARRIER:WORK FAMILY CONFLICT, GLASS CEILING AND FEMALE LECTURER PERFORMANCE. Jurnal Keuangan Dan Bisnis, 23(1), 32-55. https://doi.org/10.32524/jkb.v23i1.1428

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