EFFECT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON JOB SATISFACTION OF WOMEN FACULTY IN MADURAI DISTRICT

R. Lavanya; S. Chitra

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.4999

Authors

R. Lavanya Part-time Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Mother Teresa, Women's University, Kodaikanal
Dr. S. Chitra Professor and Principal, Nadar Saraswati College of Arts and Science, Theni

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.4999

Keywords:

Job Satisfaction, Higher Education, Career Advancement, Faculty Retention

Abstract [English]

This study investigates the impact of professional development opportunities on the job satisfaction levels of women faculty in higher education institutions. The research explores how access to training, workshops, seminars, and career advancement programs influence job motivation, academic productivity, and institutional loyalty among female educators. A mixed-method approach was adopted using survey questionnaires and interviews with women faculty members across selected universities. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between professional development initiatives and job satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of institutional support in faculty growth and retention.

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