Social learning and career navigation in the U.S. military: The personal experiences, observations and socializations of servicewomen
- Erwin, S. K. (2022). Social learning and career navigation in the U.S. military: The personal experiences, observations and socializations of servicewomen. Industrial and Commercial Training, 54(4), 613-622. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-01-2022-0005
- Using the theoretical guidance of social learning theory, which suggests that individuals learn through observation and interaction, this study examined how senior enlisted Servicewomen (N = 12) in the US military use social learning to navigate career development. Because US military culture centers around collectivism (the practice of prioritizing the group over the individual) and androcentrism (the propensity to organize around men and men’s needs), the author asserts that it is necessary to understand obstacles to career navigation for underrepresented and minority Service members, in this case, women, especially women of color. Interviews with these senior enlisted Servicewomen explored their experiences. Several themes emerged highlighting the role of different types of social learning (e.g., personal experiences, observations) and symbolic interactions in understanding career navigation and progression.
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