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AI InsightThe findings provide essential insights for addressing and alleviating the glass ceiling syndrome, with implications for workforce equity and organizational development.
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Abstract
Purpose: This study investigates the perception of the glass ceiling syndrome among technicians working in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology in healthcare institutions in Turkey. Material and Methods: Adopting a comparative approach, this research examines the prevalence and impact of the glass ceiling phenomenon on female workers in these specific fields. The theoretical framework is based on a comprehensive review of the relevant literature, while empirical data was collected via questionnaires administered to 311 participants in Turkey. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square analysis, and independent sample tests. Results: The results reveal that the majority of this group of professionals were women (78.1%). It was also found that the majority were medical imaging technicians, with 64%, and most were working in private institutions (65.3%). The only significant difference detected in the total score and subscale scores of the glass ceiling scale (except mentoring) was for gender (p<0.05). A significant difference was found in the professional discrimination subscale score among various position groups, one of the other variables regarding composition of the survey participants (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study enhances our understanding of gender dynamics among radiation workers and identifies areas for targeted interventions to mitigate the effects of the glass ceiling syndrome. The findings provide essential insights for addressing and alleviating the glass ceiling syndrome, with implications for workforce equity and organizational development.