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September 29, 2025Research in Educational Administration & LeadershipOpen Access

Experiences of Female School Principals on Resilient Leadership Practices in Leading and Managing Rural Schools

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BNBuhle Stella Nhlumayo

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Overview

Qualitative research reveals how female principals handle gender-based challenges in rural schools, suggesting community engagement is vital.

Key Points

  • Female school principals exhibit higher emotional intelligence and competence compared to male counterparts, enhancing their leadership effectiveness.
  • Findings show that resilient leadership practices are critical for overcoming gender-based challenges in rural school contexts.
  • Thematic analysis of interviews with female principals uncovers community-level factors that shape gendered expectations in educational leadership.
  • Community engagement and policy changes are essential to address entrenched gender prejudices in leadership roles within education.

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Buhle Stella Nhlumayo (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68da58c9c1728099cfd10af0https://doi.org/10.30828/real.1651688
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