Psychodynamics of Professional Challenges among Female Leaders in Higher Educational Institutes: A Quantitative Analysis

Abstract

This comprehensive investigation delves deeply into the psychodynamics of the professional challenges faced by female leaders within higher education institutions in Balochistan, Pakistan. By closely examining the psychological dimensions of these challenges, the research aims to uncover the subconscious and conscious factors that contribute to the professional experiences of female leaders. It explores how personal beliefs, motivations, and societal expectations dynamically interact, influencing leadership behaviors, strategies, and outcomes. The study was conducted applying an explanatory sequential mixed method design where the quantitative phase engages 250 participants through a closed-ended Likert scale questionnaire, allowing for a broader understanding of the psychosocial landscape. SPSS was used for the analysis of the data. According to the results it was concluded that psychological and professional challenges are high effective for the females leaders in the higher education instititues. It is also recommends that these factors should be highlighted by the state as well as the head of the institutes because they have a major role for the challenges faced by the female leaders in institutes.