Male counseling psychology faculty (N = 83) were surveyed regarding their perceptions and experiences of an academic career and their efforts in navigating family and work roles. Results of this exploratory investigation showed that the majority (77%) of the participants had no regrets about their decision to pursue a career in academia, and 60% believed that they would give priority to family if a conflict between work and family commitment occurred. Participants noted several challenges of academia, including difficulty meeting the demands of multiple roles, politics of academia, and achieving personal goals while meeting the work demands. Results also revealed participants' strategies for managing the challenges of academia and their likes and dislikes of an academic career.
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