Abstract
ABSTRACT The maritime industry has long been dominated by men, leading to challenges faced by female students seeking to belong within maritime educational institutions. This study aims to explore the negotiating practices of female students in a maritime university. The study draws upon descriptive qualitative research and was supported by a naturalistic inquiry. The informants were eight (8) female students selected using the purposeful sampling technique with inclusion criteria. The data was collected using a semi-structured written interview that was conducted through Facebook Messenger and processed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. The negotiating practices of female students in a maritime university developed three (3) significant themes: affirming self-efficacy, compromising actions, and establishing connections. Female students adopt a variety of negotiating practices in a male-dominated environment that encourages full participation and fosters a sense of belonging.
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