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.

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.

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.

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.

Why adaptable individuals perform better: The role of orientation to happiness

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeeha A Sattar ◽  
Muhammad Imran Rasheed ◽  
Ikram Ullah Khan ◽  
Hussain Tariq ◽  
Jawad Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
Role Performance ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Career Construction Theory ◽  
Career Construction ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Based on career construction theory, this research aimed to investigate the mediating role of orientation to happiness in the relationship between career adaptability and in-role and extra-role performance of employees in the hospitality industry. Using data collected from 360 respondents working in 6 five-star hotels in Pakistan, the authors found that career adaptability was positively associated with orientation to happiness, in-role performance, and extra-role performance. Moreover, orientation to happiness mediated the relationship between career adaptability and both in-role and extra-role performance. The study has important theoretical and practical implications.

Examining the Career Construction Model of Adaptation Among Filipino Senior High School Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 089484532110370
Author(s):  
Marc Sherwin A. Ochoco ◽  
Welison Evenston G. Ty
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Career Adaptability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Career Construction ◽  
Construction Model ◽  
Senior High School Students

Career development literature that tested the career construction model of adaptation has, thus far, examined adaptability resource as a mediator in the relationship between adaptive readiness and adaptation results; however, there remains a need to elaborate the links between adaptive resources, adapting response, and adaptation results. This research tested a path model among 331 Filipino senior high school students using hope, career adaptability, career engagement, and life satisfaction as measures of adaptive readiness, adaptability resources, adaptive response, and adaptation results, respectively. Analyses revealed a significant serial relationship from hope to life satisfaction through career adaptability and career engagement. Findings suggest that having career-related abilities may not be enough to promote well-being; rather proactive career behaviors may be taken as a route to a satisfying life. Implications on theory, research, and practice are discussed.

Applying Career Construction Theory to Female National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Conference Commissioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Taylor ◽  
Jessica L. Siegele ◽  
Allison B. Smith ◽  
Robin Hardin
Keyword(s):  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Division I ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Athletic Departments ◽  
Administrative Positions ◽  
Collegiate Sport ◽  
Women's Participation ◽  
Career Construction Theory ◽  
Career Construction

Women’s participation in collegiate sport has increased dramatically since the passage of Title IX, but there has not been a corresponding increase in the percentage of women in administrative positions. Women have, however, been successful obtaining leadership positions in conference offices, as more than 30% of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I conference commissioners were women in 2016. This research used career construction theory as a framework to explore the experiences of these women. Findings revealed that participants constantly negotiate time spent on personal and professional obligations, and relationships created in the workplace turned into organic mentorship relationships. Participants felt that there were limited amounts of sexism in the workplace, but all discussed experiencing instances of sexism, indicating a culture of gender normalcy. Women may experience increased success in leadership positions at conference offices, compared with on-campus athletic departments, due to limited direct interaction with football and donors.

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