Management self-perception of Iranian women managers in tourism amidst social change

This research examines the convergence of self-perception, tourism management, and social movements among Iranian women. This case study centers on Iranian women's transforming self-perception as tourism managers amidst the country's recent social movement, internationally known by “Women,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Moghaddam, Parastoo, Blasco Franch, Daniel, Ferrer-Roca, Natàlia
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:10256/26371
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10256/26371
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Turisme -- Direcció i administració
Tourism -- Management
Moviments socials
Social movements
Dones -- Iran
Iran -- Women
Directives -- Iran
Women executives -- Iran
Autoconcepte en les dones
Self-perception in women
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Sumario:This research examines the convergence of self-perception, tourism management, and social movements among Iranian women. This case study centers on Iranian women's transforming self-perception as tourism managers amidst the country's recent social movement, internationally known by “Women, Life, Freedom”, revolving around women's rights. Qualitative methods were employed to gain deep insights into their approaches to shaping their managerial self-perception. Findings reveal that this social movement has favorably influenced respondents' managerial self-perception, increasing flexibility, compassion, self-awareness, and confidence, while the political upheaval has adversely affected commitment to career. In the aftermath of the recent movement, the interviewees have adopted an increasingly inclusive and less sexist language when discussing themselves and other women, suggesting a promising avenue for future research. This article contributes valuable data to the gender discourse in tourism management and leadership research, and advocates for proactive measures aimed at aiding women managers navigate uncertainties arising from external socio-political dynamics