Graduate Studies

 

First Advisor

Gina S. Matkin

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Committee Members

Lindsay Hastings, L. J. McElravy, Wayne Babchuk

Department

Human Sciences (Leadership Studies)

Date of this Version

12-2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Citation

A dissertation presented to the faculty of the Graduate College at the University of nebraska in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Major: Human Sciences (Leadership Studies)

Under the supervision of Professor Gina S. Matkin

Lincoln, Nebraska, December 2024

Comments

Copyright 2024, Kara Brant. Used by permission

Abstract

This critical interpretative phenomenological analysis explored the experiences of four female-identified mid-level student affairs leaders with intersecting minoritized identities, highlighting the aspirational nature of authentic leadership theory. The study examined their experiences with relational transparency, or attempting to lead while presenting their authentic self without distortion and minimizing the display of inappropriate emotions. The findings indicated participants face complex dynamics when navigating daily interactions in student affairs work, often resulting in the performance of emotional labor. The exploration of their experiences outlines a case for why scholars must look to advancing a new, more inclusive definition of authentic leadership theory.

Advisor: Gina S. Matkin

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