Career adaptabilities of rural gifted adolescents in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-236
Author(s):  
M Harun Murat ◽  
Nurten Karacan Ozdemir
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
After School ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Career Construction Theory ◽  
After School Program ◽  
Career Construction

This study examined career adaptability of gifted students within the Career Construction Theory. Using phenomenological qualitative research design, the study was conducted with 15 10th grade students (54% male) attended an Art and Science Centre, which is an after school program for gifted students, from a rural area of Turkey. The Career Construction Interview was used to collect data. The content analysis was employed by using MAXQDA 18 with a predetermined code list based on the relevant literature, retaining four dimensions of career adaptability: concern, control, curiosity, and confidence. The results indicated that curiosity dimension of career adaptability was frequently observed, yet confidence was seen to be lacking. Self-exploration, Investigative Attitude, and Taking Responsibility were prominent subthemes. On the other hand, the analysis did not produce richer content on career adaptability with gifted students. The results implied the need for practices to advocate social justice for rural gifted students to provide more environmental opportunities and role models to them.

Reconsidering the Career Construction in Modern Era

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Gökhan Arastaman
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Vocational Personality ◽  
Vocational Behavior ◽  
Career Construction Theory ◽  
Unstable Environment ◽  
Career Construction ◽  
Modern Era

There have been significant changes in business—in the nature of employment—influenced by the transformations in the economy, society and technology. These changes led to uncertainty and competition in the labor market, insecurity in employment, and divisions in career paths. This was especially important in the 21st century where the technological advancements have created a more mobile, unstable environment. Career construction theory describes elucidative and relational progress through which individual impose meaning and direction on his/her vocational behaviors. This chapter, which approaches the idea of Savickas in a theoretical basis, offers a consideration on the career construction thinking based on his propositions. The chapter provides a framework for viewing vocational behavior across the lifespan as a dynamic process which considers life themes, vocational personality, and career adaptability. To this end, it aims to support academics, human resources specialists, and counsellors to benefit from Savickas' seminal thought.

The role of motivation and self-esteem in the academic achievement of Turkish gifted students*

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevgi Topçu ◽  
Marilena Z Leana-Taşcılar
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Eighth Graders ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Motivational Orientation ◽  
After School ◽  
After School Program ◽  
Special Education School

The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between self-esteem and motivational components and to determine which were the best predictors of academic achievement among Turkish gifted students. Participants in this study were 184 students (76 girls and 108 boys). Sixty-one students were from the fourth grade, 43 from the fifth grade, 34 from the sixth, 32 from the seventh and 14 from the eighth grade. Eighty-four of the students attended İstanbul Art and Science Centre, which is an after-school program for gifted students, and 100 of them attended a public special education school for gifted students. The Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory was used to assess self-esteem and the Scale of Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivational Orientation in the Classroom was used to assess motivational components. Findings showed significant correlations between self-esteem, motivation and achievement. Using a regression analysis, in fourth graders general self-esteem, in fifth graders academic self-esteem, in sixth and seventh graders intrinsic motivations and in eighth graders extrinsic motivation were found to predict academic achievement.

scholarly journals Stereotypical Views of Beauty and Boys STILL Not Letting Girls Play: A Student-Centered Curriculum for Young Girls Through an After-School Activist Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Risto Marttinen ◽  
Brianna Meza ◽  
Sara B. Flory
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
After School ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Media Messages ◽  
Urban Elementary School ◽  
After School Program ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Member Checks

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore how a student-centered curriculum engaged participants in critical analysis of the “female ideal” and to identify perceived barriers to physical activity. Method: Participants were nine fifth and sixth grade Hispanic/Latina or mixed race girls, and two researchers at an urban elementary school in Southern California. Participants met one to two times per week in an after-school program. Data sources included researcher and participant journals, field notes, and semistructured interviews. Trustworthiness and credibility were established through prolonged engagement, member checks, and peer reviewer. Results: Two themes permeated the data. The first theme involved boys acting as a barrier to physical activity. The second theme involved alignment with the ideal female body. Discussion: This study highlights how boys still act as barriers to girls’ physical activity in many school settings, but also identifies how role models for girls have increased girls’ ability to critically examine media messages.

Openness to Experience and the Career Adaptability of Refugees: How Do Career Optimism and Family Social Support Matter?

2021 ◽  
pp. 106907272110415
Author(s):  
Alexander Newman ◽  
Karen Dunwoodie ◽  
Zhou Jiang ◽  
Ingrid Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Family Social Support ◽  
Career Construction Theory ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Career Construction ◽  
Career Optimism ◽  
The Relationship

The present study examines the antecedents of the career adaptability of people from a refugee background. Drawing on career construction theory, it specifically examines whether openness to experience fosters career adaptability through enhancing career optimism. In addition, it examines whether family social support moderates the relationship between openness to experience and career optimism, and moderates the mediated relationship between openness to experience and career adaptability through career optimism. Analysis of three waves of data from people from a refugee background seeking employment in metropolitan Australia found support for the hypothesized relationships. In particular, career optimism was found to fully mediate the relationship between openness to experience and career adaptability. In addition, family social support was found to substitute for low levels of openness to experience.

A Test of the Career Construction Theory Model of Adaptation in Adult Workers With Chiari Malformation

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-401
Author(s):  
David M. Tokar ◽  
Mark L. Savickas ◽  
Kevin P. Kaut
Keyword(s):  
Chiari Malformation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Career Construction Theory ◽  
Career Construction

The present study examined the career construction theory (CCT) model of adaptation using a sample of working adults diagnosed with Chiari malformation. Specifically, we tested a mediation model in which adaptivity (i.e., proactivity, openness, and conscientiousness) fosters adaptability, which conditions adapting (i.e., competence need satisfaction at work), which leads to adaptation (i.e., work well-being and subjective well-being). Results of structural equation modeling supported all of the hypothesized direct and indirect relations between CCT constructs, thus providing strong support for the applicability of the model of adaptation among workers with Chiari malformation. Prior to testing the model of adaptation, we examined and found support for the hypothesized hierarchical structure of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form, a recently developed operationalization of career adaptability.

scholarly journals Adapting to Involuntary, Radical, and Socially Undesirable Career Changes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cort Rudolph ◽  
Hannes Zacher
Keyword(s):  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Career Outcomes ◽  
Career Transitions ◽  
Career Changes ◽  
Important Resource ◽  
Career Construction Theory ◽  
Psychosocial Resource ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Career Construction ◽  
Vignette Methodology

Career adaptability is a psychosocial resource that aids in coping with current and anticipated tasks, transitions, and traumas that people experience in their occupational roles. Although there is a great deal of evidence that career adaptability relates to important career outcomes, the role that it is perceived to play in involuntary, radical, and socially undesirable career changes is understudied. Grounded in career construction theory, we conducted a study with an experimental vignette methodology to ascertain whether career adaptability moderates the influence of different types of career transitions on ratings of hypothetical employees adapting effectiveness. Findings suggest that career adaptability can be seen as an important resource for managing radical career changes. This is one of the first papers to test a key tenet of career construction theory—that career adaptability is efficient for managing career related transitions and traumas. Moreover, we extend the scope of this tenet to include the notion that people can readily identify qualities of career adaptability in others.

scholarly journals Career Adaptability in Various Theories: Review Through Multicultural Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-27
Author(s):  
Yudi Kusyadi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Career Construction ◽  
Multicultural Perspectives ◽  
Counselling Approach ◽  
Multicultural Perspective

This paper intends to discuss the review of career adaptability in several different theoretical settings using a multicultural perspective. The scope of the discussion includes the definition, essence, aspect, and indicator of career adaptability in several theories. The methodology used is in the form of a literature review. This paper aims to provide benefits in providing descriptions of how career adaptability in several theories to gain a deeper understanding of the concept. The results obtained in the form of a review of the concept of “career adaptability” using a multicultural perspective from three different theories derived from the career construction counselling approach and the social-cognitive counselling approach. Each theory has been reviewed from four dimensions, namely: definition, essence, aspects, and indicators.

Exploring Benefits of the East Street and Greater Portmore Junior Centre Visual and Performing Arts After School Programme: Parental Perceptions

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 224-258
Author(s):  
Denise D. Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
After School ◽  
Visual And Performing Arts ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
After School Program ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Using Data

The purpose of this study was to explore how parents perceive the benefits of the East Street and Greater Portmore Junior Centre Visual and Performing Arts After School Program (JSVPASP). This research employs a qualitative research design which, according to Creswell (2014), is “a means for exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem” (p. 246). This research is therefore aimed at exploring recent and relevant research articles relating to visual and performing arts and its benefits to children. The objective of this study was also achieved by using data collecting techniques such as telephone interviews, face to face interviews, and field notes with 18 parents of students who were attending the centre for over 1 year. The interview results indicated that parents have seen improvement in their children’s academic performances, social skills, behaviours, and self-confidence while attending the Centre. The results of this study will be used to encourage stakeholders to invest in the Junior Centre programmes, to highlight its benefits, and to increase parental participation in the activities and development of the Junior Centre.

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