Career self-efficacy and glass ceiling: Moderating effect of work-related masculinity values

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the moderating effect of work-related masculinity values on the relationship between career self-efficacy and glass ceiling in organizations. Participants of this study were female employees from banks, pharmaceutical companies, and medical equipment distributors in Turkey. Data were collected through 186 questionnaires. The results showed a significant interaction between career self-efficacy and masculinity for the glass ceiling. For those individuals with high masculinity, career self-efficacy was not related to glass ceiling, whereas for those individuals with low masculinity, career self-efficacy was negatively related to glass ceiling. However, this study has some limitations. The results of the study cannot be precisely generalized, as the survey was only administered in three different sectors in Turkey. Other limitations are related to the possibility of common method bias and the effect size of the study.