THEY MUDDLED, JUMPED, AND SOMETIMES FLEW: WHEN PROFESSIONAL MEN IN THEIR THIRTIES MAKE A SELF-CHOSEN CAREER CHANGE

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dc.contributor.advisorKarpiak, Irene
dc.creatorBray, Christopher Kent
dc.date.accessioned2019-04-27T21:36:54Z
dc.date.available2019-04-27T21:36:54Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractTHEY MUDDLED, JUMPED, AND SOMETIMES FLEW: WHEN PROFESSIONAL MEN IN THEIR THIRTIES MAKE A SELF-CHOSEN CAREER CHANGE
dc.description.abstractChristopher K. Bray
dc.description.abstractThe research and literature on career and personal transitions have mainly focused on the mid-life career changer. Little research has been conducted with the man in his thirties who decides to make a career change when all seems to be going well. This qualitative Narrative Inquiry study was designed to understand the career transitions of men who make a self-chosen career change while in their thirties. It will seek to understand the fifteen participant's motive to change, process of transition and the lessons/reflections they experienced from the career transition.
dc.description.abstractThe study's sample consists of fifteen men who made a decision to change careers in their thirties. Data for the study was obtained through 1-2 hour interviews and also a follow-up interview. The theoretical perspectives for this study center on adult development, career development and personal transitions.
dc.description.abstractThe findings emanating from this study include: (1) all participants were compelled to change careers by some external or internal motivation. The specific motivation to change played a role in the success of the vocational transition; (2) the ability to reflect upon the motivations to change, and then apply the lessons learned throughout the transition process is a key aspect of the transition process; (3) choosing to transition careers is more than a career change, it becomes a significant life event; and (4) the importance of a strong support system throughout the transition process.
dc.format.extent263 pages
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dc.identifier99343045202042
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11244/319157
dc.languageen_US
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dc.subjectCareer changes
dc.thesis.degreePh.D.
dc.titleTHEY MUDDLED, JUMPED, AND SOMETIMES FLEW: WHEN PROFESSIONAL MEN IN THEIR THIRTIES MAKE A SELF-CHOSEN CAREER CHANGE
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ou.groupJeannine Rainbolt College of Education::Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

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