Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mutsuddi, Indranil; Mohanachandran, Dileep Kumar; Sharma, Vinod; Poulose, Jeanne; Mahajan, Yogesh Title A name given to the resource The role of social antecedents in enhancing psychological safety for women in software development organisations: a mixed-methods investigation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived International Journal of Organizational Analysis; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-11-2024-4982" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-11-2024-4982</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007539916?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007539916?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mutsuddi I., JIS University Kolkata, Kolkata, India; Mohanachandran D.K., Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Nigeria; Sharma V., Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India; Poulose J., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Mahajan Y., Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India Description An account of the resource Purpose: This paper aims to study the social influences on psychological safety among women employed in software development organisations in India. By integrating conceptual and practical perspectives, the research aims to provide insights into developing inclusive workplace environments for women. Design/methodology/approach: A sequential mixed-methods approach was used. In the first phase, qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 senior women managers to explore enablers of psychological safety and identify key antecedents, including supervisor support, coworker support, trust and social embedding. In the second phase, a quantitative survey using a five-point Likert scale was distributed to 300 women in operational roles, yielding 250 valid responses for statistical analysis. Findings: The results indicate that social embedding mediates the impact of trust and supervisor support on psychological safety. Furthermore, trust moderates the relationship between supervisor support and social embedding. Both coworker and supervisor support influence trust, which enhances psychological safety, underscoring the significance of social relationships in shaping workplace experiences. Practical implications: The paper provides valuable insights for firms seeking to develop HR policies and leadership practices that promote psychological safety for women. By emphasising the role of social embedding and trust, companies can create inclusive and supportive environments that enhance job engagement, retention and overall well-being. Originality/value: This research is a pioneering effort to explore the role of social antecedents in psychological safety among women in an emerging economy, contributing to the wider discourse on gender, workplace culture and organisational behaviour. 2025, Emerald Publishing Limited. Subject The topic of the resource Co-worker support; Psychological safety; Social antecedents; Social support; Supervisor support; Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Publishing Relation A related resource ISSN: 19348835; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online