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Career decisions by Australian police officers: Women’s perspectives
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 14:31 authored by Loene HowesLoene Howes, Goodman-Delahunty, JFemale police officers are recruited at lower rates and resign at higher rates than their male counterparts, yet their reasons for joining, staying in, or leaving policing are not well documented. This study compared reflections on career decisions by male and female Australian police officers (N = 182) who were staying in policing (n = 96), or undecided about staying (n = 57), and former police officers who had changed careers (n = 29). Responses were analysed in light of the kaleidoscope career model. Retention strategies to meet female police officers’ needs for authenticity, balance, and challenge are suggested.
History
Publication title
8th Australasian Women and Policing ConferenceDepartment/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
AWAVAPlace of publication
AdelaideEvent title
8th Australasian Women and Policing ConferenceEvent Venue
AdelaideDate of Event (Start Date)
2013-08-25Date of Event (End Date)
2013-08-28Repository Status
- Restricted