The prevalence of queen bee syndrome among female administrators in educational and social institutions in the Negev region: The prevalence of queen bee syndrome

Abstract

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the level of prevalence of Queen Bee Syndrome (QBS) among female administrators in educational and social institutions in the Negev region.

Methodology: The descriptive approach was used, and the study tool was administered on  an available sample of 104 female administrators in educational and social institutions in the Negev region. The Grangeiro, et al., (2022) (QBP) Scale was applied.

Findings:

The study revealed that the prevalence of (QBS) among female administrators is high, and that there are differences in the level of prevalence of Queen Bee Syndrome according to age, where the age above 50 years is the least age showing (QBS), and the presence of differences attributed to academic qualification, in favor of bachelor's degree holders who showed possession of  (QBS) than those with advanced degrees. The study also showed that the level of (QBS) among female administrators with long experience is higher than that of female administrators with short experience, and that female administrators working in small institutions show (QBS) than female administrators in medium-sized and large institutions.

Conclusions:

The study came with some conclusions such as enhancing professional confidence and leadership capabilities among female administrators by organizing training programs that focus on developing cooperative leadership skills.