Background. Women bring unique problem-solving skills to software development, often favoring a holistic approach and attention to detail. In software testing, precision and attention to detail are essential as professionals explore system functionalities to identify defects. Recognizing the alignment between these skills and women's strengths can derive strategies for enhancing diversity in software engineering. Goal. This study investigates the motivations behind women choosing careers in software testing, aiming to provide insights into their reasons for entering and remaining in the field. Method. This study used a cross-sectional survey methodology following established software engineering guidelines, collecting data from women in software testing to explore their motivations, experiences, and perspectives. Findings. The findings reveal that women enter software testing due to increased entry-level job opportunities, work-life balance, and even fewer gender stereotypes. Their motivations to stay include the impact of delivering high-quality software, continuous learning opportunities, and the challenges the activities bring to them. However, inclusiveness and career development in the field need improvement for sustained diversity. Conclusion. Preliminary yet significant, these findings offer interesting insights for researchers and practitioners towards the understanding of women's diverse motivations in software testing and how this understanding is important for fostering professional growth and creating a more inclusive and equitable industry landscape.

翻译：背景：女性在软件开发中展现出独特的问题解决能力，往往更倾向于采用整体性方法并注重细节。在软件测试领域，精准性与细节关注度至关重要——专业人员需通过探索系统功能来识别缺陷。认识到这些能力与女性优势之间的契合性，可为提升软件工程领域的多样性提供策略依据。目的：本研究旨在探究女性选择软件测试职业的动机，为理解其进入该领域并持续从业的原因提供见解。方法：本研究遵循既定软件工程指南采用横截面调查方法，收集女性软件测试从业者的数据，以分析其动机、经历与观点。发现：研究结果显示，女性进入软件测试领域的原因包括初级职位机会增加、工作生活平衡以及更少的性别偏见。她们持续从业的动力则源于交付高质量软件带来的影响力、持续学习的机会以及工作本身带来的挑战性。然而，该领域的包容性与职业发展体系仍有待完善，以实现可持续的多样性。结论：这些初步但重要的发现为研究人员与实践者提供了有趣洞见，有助于理解女性在软件测试中的多元动机，以及这种理解对促进职业成长、构建更具包容性和公平性的行业环境的重要意义。