Negotiating practices of female students in a maritime university

ABSTRACT

The maritime industry has long been dominated by men, leading to challenges faced by female students seeking to belong within maritime educational institutions. This study aims to explore the negotiating practices of female students in a maritime university. The study draws upon descriptive qualitative research and was supported by a naturalistic inquiry. The informants were eight (8) female students selected using the purposeful sampling technique with inclusion criteria. The data was collected using a semi-structured written interview that was conducted through Facebook Messenger and processed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. The negotiating practices of female students in a maritime university developed three (3) significant themes: affirming self-efficacy, compromising actions, and establishing connections. Female students adopt a variety of negotiating practices in a male-dominated environment that encourages full participation and fosters a sense of belonging.

KEYWORDS:

• Negotiating practices
• female students
• maritime university
• educational institutions
• maritime

Acknowledgment

The researchers would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who have contributed to the successful completion of this study. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we are truly grateful for your support and encouragement.

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Notes on contributors

John Erwin P. Pedroso

John Erwin P. Pedroso handles undergraduate and graduate classes at COE-WVSU. His research interests include qualitative research and local cultural heritage studies. As a teacher, he considers that teaching social studies is a cultural mission and a philanthropic vocation.

Hannah Gene I. Palencia

Hannah Gene I. Palencia is a college student taking up the Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies at West Visayas State University. Her research interests include both qualitative and quantitative research on the area of social studies education.