ERIC Number: EJ936010
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
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The Lived Experience of Work and Career: Women Whose Parents Lack Postsecondary Education
Gibbons, Melinda M.; Woodside, Marianne; Hannon, Christine; Sweeney, Jeffrey R.; Davison, John
Career Development Quarterly, v59 n4 p315-329 Jun 2011
There is a dearth of research exploring the career and work development of adults and the influence of family of origin on that development. In this qualitative study, the authors used a phenomenological approach to examine the career and work experiences of women whose parents have no education beyond high school and the influences of family on these experiences. Findings revealed 5 invariant themes, or constituents, that shaped the experiences of these women: being a daughter/woman, support and encouragement, what matters, why I chose, and limits and options. Perseverance was found to be a related underlying component, or essence. Authors present implications for counselors working with adult women whose parents lack postsecondary education.
Descriptors: Employed Women, Career Development, Adults, Females, Educational Attainment, Parent Background, High School Graduates, First Generation College Students, Phenomenology, Work Experience, Self Concept, Family Influence, Social Support Groups, Value Judgment, Decision Making, Criteria, Barriers, Opportunities, Careers, Employment Opportunities, Career Guidance
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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