Professional identity in institutions of higher learning in Israel

✍ Scribed by Michael Moore; John E. Hofman

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 1988
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 490 KB
• Volume: 17
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0018-1560
• DOI: 10.1007/bf00130900

✦ Synopsis

Members of the faculties of Engineering and Sciences were surveyed at the Israel Institute of Technology (N = 247) and Tel Aviv University (N = 112) as to identification with, criticism of, and feelings about their respective institutions, as well as recommendations for possible improvement. Findings showed that a strong professional identity coexists with a pronounced critical stance. Findings are consistent with Herzberg's two-factor theory of work motivation that views higherorder "motivators," such as the professional identity here assessed, as relatively independent of lower-order "hygiene" needs, mainly working conditions. The strong professional identity of engineering and science faculties would seem to minimize the likelihood of a massive exodus to industry.