KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Apr 18 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 7th International Conference on Education and Social Science Research (ICESRE)

Pages: 382 - 396

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i9.18511

Ega Leovaniega@ukmc.ac.idFaculty of Business and Accounting, Musi Charitas Catholic University, Palembang

Mohamad AdamFaculty of Economics, Sriwijaya University, Palembang

Muhammad Ichsan HadjriFaculty of Economics, Sriwijaya University, Palembang

This study investigates the impact of Work-Family Conflict (WFC) and the Glass Ceiling (GC) on Job Satisfaction ( JS) among female lecturers in Catholic higher education institutions in Indonesia. Data from 269 respondents were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results show that WFC and GC negatively impact job satisfaction by hindering career progression and creating tension between work and family roles. Protean Career Orientation (PCO) was identified as a key mediator, enabling women to maintain higher job satisfaction despite these barriers. The findings suggest that fostering PCO through targeted development programs can help institutions support female lecturers in navigating institutional challenges and improving job satisfaction.

Keywords: work-family conflict, glass ceiling, protean career orientation, job satisfaction, female lecturers

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