Title: Building Skills for Positive Developmental Pathways and Successful Vocational Careers in Adulthood: Intervention Programs Within the School Context
Abstract: In times of social change characterized by opening of labor markets, increasing job insecurity, reduced job and training opportunities, and high rates of unemployment, a smooth and successful transition from school to work life becomes a salient developmental task for adolescents. Successful transitions to work life and successful career pathways have long-term significance for psychosocial adaptation, health, and well-being (Roisman, Masten, Coatsworth, & Tellegen, 2004). A successful transition to work and a positive career pathway are defined by extrinsic and intrinsic characteristics of occupational success. Extrinsic markers refer to stable working relationships and short times of unemployment (e.g., a short time span between finishing school and entering work life and related education), but also to high occupational status, promotions, and high income. Intrinsic criteria of occupational success include personal characteristics such as high job satisfaction (Judge & Higgins, 1999). Extrinsic and intrinsic markers for successful occupational careers are interrelated, such as occupational success and job satisfaction (Judge, Thoresen, Bono, & Patton, 2001).
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-08-24
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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