Gender considerations for supportive supervision in humanitarian contexts: A qualitative study

Author:

O’Sullivan Elizabeth,Abujaber NadeenORCID,Ryan Meg,McBride Kelly A.,Tingsted Blum Pia,Vallières Frédérique

Abstract

Abstract Supportive supervision has been shown to improve mental health outcomes and job retention for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) workers in humanitarian contexts. However, the impact of gender on supervision practices has been poorly evaluated and documented in international guidelines to date. To address this gap, qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 MHPSS staff working in diverse humanitarian contexts to identify key gender considerations in supportive supervision. Results show that gender in supervision is influenced by the context of MHPSS work; with culture, religion and gender roles identified as key elements. Participants discuss recruitment mechanisms, highlighting the unequal gender distribution and inequitable opportunities within MHPSS programming. The importance of addressing power dynamics impacted by gender and of ensuring the safety of women within supervision is also highlighted. Finally, participants discuss the gender differences across the various supervisory formats. Altogether, results indicate that gender has the potential to influence supportive supervision within MHPSS, and it is recommended that international guidelines account for nuances of gender in supportive supervision within humanitarian contexts.

Funder

Office of Food for Peace

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Subject

Genetics,Animal Science and Zoology

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