Education Division Scholarship

Triumphs in Leadership: Exploring the Positive Power of Appreciative Inquiry, Emotional Intelligence, and Social Constructivism among Successful Lebanese Women Leaders in Higher Education

Lina Safa

Document Type

Book Chapter

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Publication Date

3-6-2024

Keywords

Lebanese women leaders, higher education in Lebanon, gender equity in academia, appreciative inquiry, emotional intelligence, social constructivism, phenomenological research, Middle Eastern patriarchal structures, gender biases in education, societal constraints in Lebanon, women’s leadership development, transformative leadership, cultural norms and leadership, resilience in women leaders, policy implications for gender equity

Abstract

This qualitative study investigates the success strategies of Lebanese women leaders in higher education, a sector where they have historically faced underrepresentation. It examines the evolution of women’s roles in this field, highlighting the progress and ongoing challenges related to gender biases and societal constraints in Lebanon. The research employs a phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of these leaders, focusing on how they navigate cultural norms and societal expectations. Theoretical frameworks like appreciative inquiry, emotional intelligence, and social constructivism are used to analyze their transformative potential within Middle Eastern patriarchal structures. This study aims to inform policies and initiatives that promote gender equity and enhance women’s leadership in Lebanese higher education, offering insights into the resilience and achievements of these trailblazing women.

Publication Title

IntechOpen

ISSN

2755-9513

ISBN

978-0-85466-895-3

First Page

465

Last Page

486

DOI

DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1004561

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