Revitalising decent work through inclusion: toward relational understanding and action

Young, Richard A.; Domene, José F.; Botia, L. Alejandra; Chiang, Mindy Ming-Jung; Gendron, Mathew R.; Pradhan, Kesha

doi:10.1080/03069885.2020.1857334

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“…CAT is a conceptual and research approach to vocational psychology based on the notion that human action is intentional and goal-directed, although not necessarily rational (e.g., Young & Domene, 2019; Young & Valach, 2000, Young et al, 2002, 2015a, 2019, 2021). This framework has provided the basis for applications to practice (e.g., Young et al, 2020; Young, Domene, Chiang et al, 2020; Young, Domene, Pradhan et al, 2022b) and research in the career field (e.g., Wall et al, 2020; Young et al, 2011).…”

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Action and the active life: The contribution of contextual action theory to current career development challenges

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Mundy

2023

Australian Journal of Career Development

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The field of career development faces challenges in light of the significant ecological, economic, and political changes occurring globally. In response to these challenges, Guichard (2022) identified the need for new conceptual frameworks and interventions in the career field consistent with Arendt's (1958) broad perspective of action and the active life rather than simply making smooth transitions to occupations. In this article, contextual action theory is proposed as one alternative approach that addresses some of these issues regarding reconceptualizing career theory and practice. Specifically contextual action theory focuses on goal-directed action, provides a theoretical connection between action and career, incorporates social context, and provides a new framework for interventions. Specific approaches to career interventions and counseling are provided.

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Action and the active life: The contribution of contextual action theory to current career development challenges

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Mundy

2023

Australian Journal of Career Development

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“…The importance of decent work in achieving sustainable development has been highlighted by Goal 8, which is to "promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all". Moreover, the International Labour Organization [4] has recently underlined the need to rethink the current neoliberal economic model, promoting a social and fair economy to guarantee employment and decent work for all, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and the reduction of environmental issues (the overexploitation of natural resources and global warming) and social issues (social inequalities) [5,6].…”

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“…In the scientific literature regarding career guidance, the decent work construct has come into focus due to the work of J. Guichard (and the researchers of the UNESCO Chair on Lifelong Guidance and Counseling at the University of Wrocław) [7] in the context of the Life Design paradigm, to the work of D.L. Blustein and the Psychology of Working Theory (PWT; [8]), and, more recently, to the work of R. Young et al [6] with the Contextual Action Theory [9]. Based on these theoretical frameworks, specific selfreports or qualitative procedures have been developed to assess decent work conditions, as perceived by workers [10].…”

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Development and Validation of the Decent Work for Inclusive and Sustainable Future Construction Scale in Italy

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Although different assessment instruments have been developed to assess decent work, there is a need for a new instrument that takes into consideration the importance of decent work in achieving sustainable development. This article reports the development and psychometric requisites of the Decent Work for Inclusive and Sustainable Future Construction Scale, that is, a parsimonious measure regarding the perception of decent work for an inclusive and sustainable career construction. Overall, the research involved 1626 Italian adults, 740 men (45.5%) and 886 women (54.5%), aged between 16 and 76 years (M = 26.17; SD = 9.42), that were randomly involved in 1 of the 5 studies. Study 1 developed the scale and found the unidimensional structure of the scale via exploratory factor analysis (EFA). In Study 2, we confirmed the unidimensional structure of the six items based on confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Study 3 examined the concurrent validity of the scale, finding positive correlations with meaningful work and life satisfaction. With Study 4, we provided measurement invariance across gender. Finally, Study 5 tested a model in which the tendency toward a social and equitable socio-economic view in career activities predicted decent work through career curiosity. Results provided strong psychometric support for Decent Work for Inclusive and Sustainable Future Construction Scale as a valid unidimensional instrument that, compared to the already existing scales, proposes the evaluation of decent work from a broad perspective that also looks at inclusion and sustainability.

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Empowering newcomer workers by addressing racism and xenophobia: a promising pilot

Dorter¹,

Damani²

2022

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling

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Revitalising decent work through inclusion: toward relational understanding and action

Cited by 3 publications

References 23 publications

Action and the active life: The contribution of contextual action theory to current career development challenges

Action and the active life: The contribution of contextual action theory to current career development challenges

Development and Validation of the Decent Work for Inclusive and Sustainable Future Construction Scale in Italy

Empowering newcomer workers by addressing racism and xenophobia: a promising pilot

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