Vulnerable Youth in Argentina: Contributions to the Achievement of Sustainable Life Paths and Decent Social Insertions. Research and Practices

Aisenson, Gabriela; Legaspi, Leandro; Valenzuela, Viviana

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“…The use of the metaphor "banging my head against the wall" expresses the idea that it's better not to make plans so as to avoid disappointment. This coincides with the results of previous studies of young people in vulnerable situations (Aisenson et al, 2015(Aisenson et al, , 2018.…”

Section: Future Prospects and Worksupporting

confidence: 93%

“…Their focus is set on others with whom they have affectionate and material commitments (other focus). Relative to decent work, these subjects experience greater difficulties in building meaningful pathways and finding and keeping sustainable jobs (Aisenson et al, 2018;Legaspi et al, 2010).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Different studies emphasize the fact that work is a great organizer in the identity construction process. Work brings meaning to life and promotes a sense of personal accomplishment in the social sphere (Aisenson et al, 2018). Having a decent, meaningful job has a major impact on strengthening self-esteem, well-being, and mental health; helps to instill a sense of purpose and self-respect; and contributes to the improvement of society and effective social inclusion (Blustein et al, 2016;Dejours, 2015;Legaspi et al, 2010).…”

Section: Emerging Adulthood Theory: Heterogeneities and Sociocultural Contextsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Having a decent, meaningful job has a major impact on strengthening self-esteem, well-being, and mental health; helps to instill a sense of purpose and self-respect; and contributes to the improvement of society and effective social inclusion (Blustein et al, 2016;Dejours, 2015;Legaspi et al, 2010). In addition, it has been shown that a person's first working experiences have a profound effect on how they interpret and envisage work and their aspirations for the future (Aisenson et al, 2018;Krahn et al, 2015). Arnett (2000) notes that these processes occur during emerging adulthood.…”

Section: Emerging Adulthood Theory: Heterogeneities and Sociocultural Contextsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Lastly, the conclusion reached is that this concept is useful in order to understand the characteristics of this transitional stage between adolescence and adulthood. Social vulnerability (Aisenson et al, 2015(Aisenson et al, , 2018Castel, 2000;Moreno Crossley, 2008) is often a key factor to bear in mind because it affects the processes of exploration and experimentation that are essential to emerging adulthood. Studying these variations allows for an opportunity to understand the different ways in which people experience this rich, complex, and dynamic stage in life (Arnett, 2016).…”

Section: Emerging Adulthood Theory: Heterogeneities and Sociocultural Contextsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Decent Work: Representations and Prospects of Work Among Vulnerable Young Argentine Workers

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Argentina’s labor market conditions hinder the possibilities for social integration and the securing of decent work. This particularly affects vulnerable emerging adults without a high school diploma. This study aims to understand the meanings of work in general, actual work experiences, and expectations for the future of young urban unskilled workers with no high school diploma. Using a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 men and women, and an inductive content thematic analysis was carried out. The main results show that (1) there is acceptance and resignation of highly precarious working conditions due to the unstable general context and the lack of quality employment, (2) there is a distinction between work and personal interests, and (3) future prospects are presented as a “crossroads” between your expectations and the options available. All this affects the meanings of work, the future, and therefore affects their well-being and identity construction.

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Section: Future Prospects and Worksupporting

confidence: 93%

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Section: Emerging Adulthood Theory: Heterogeneities and Sociocultural Contextsmentioning

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confidence: 99%

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Perception of Decent Work and the Future Among Low Educated Youths in Brazil and Portugal

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Brazil and Portugal have different working contexts. In Brazil, mixed formal and informal ways dominate, while in Portugal, formal working contexts prevail. By means of in-depth interviews, this study sought to understand and compare the perception of decent work and future among 32 low-qualified emerging adults in Brazil and Portugal. The data from participants’ interviews were analyzed using Consensual Qualitative Research. Findings showed that Portuguese participants sought the International Labour Organization’s features for a decent work associated with fair income, social integration, self-realization at work, and family support, while the Brazilian sample had searched for better living conditions, respect, social recognition, and social protection. Thus, in contexts of greater vulnerability, the participants do not perceive their work as a source for self-determination and social recognition. This is a key point for understanding identity construction and life narratives of emerging adults in vulnerable working situations.

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Vulnerable Youth in Argentina: Contributions to the Achievement of Sustainable Life Paths and Decent Social Insertions. Research and Practices

Cited by 2 publications

References 14 publications

Decent Work: Representations and Prospects of Work Among Vulnerable Young Argentine Workers

Decent Work: Representations and Prospects of Work Among Vulnerable Young Argentine Workers

Perception of Decent Work and the Future Among Low Educated Youths in Brazil and Portugal

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