Career Adaptability of Young Adults: Psychological Aspect of Professional Socialization

Abstract

Relating the process of professional socialisation to professional adaptability and age, the hypothesis is raised that professional adaptability of young adults is lower than that of mature adults. The survey of 44 part-time students of different age from Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences applying the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) (Savickas, Porfeli, 2012) revealed that professional adaptability of young adults is statistically significantly lower than that of mature adults.

Developing typologies toward balanced workplace design: a case for the five modes of work

“…Therefore, social connections enhance collaborative potential by way of existing relationships with others in complementary areas (Olshannikova et al, 2020). Not only this, but social links help workers develop more rich experiences within the field and aids in building careers by way of acquiring professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes (Navaitienė, 2014).…”