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April 30, 2026The Journal of Asian Women

A Qualitative Study on the Processes of Career Exploration and Identity Formation among Female ROTC Cadets at Women’s Universities

Ha-Young Shin JiHyun Shim

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This study aims to explore how female ROTC cadets at women's universities develop their identity and career paths.
Conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 10 participants
Utilized grounded theory analysis, including open, axial, and selective coding
Participants experienced both small and large achievements in a military organization, leading to identity and career direction reconstruction
The core category identified is the process of reconstructing achievements within a gendered organizational context to pioneer career paths

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Qualitative study explores identity formation and career direction in female ROTC cadets, indicating significant achievement experiences.

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Shin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080969a487c87a6a40b456 https://doi.org/10.14431/jaw.2026.4.65.1.247

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