Career Development Quarterly
Volume 59, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 194-207

Educated immigrant women workers doing well with change: Helping and hindering factors (Article)

Koert E.* , Borgen W.A. , Amundson N.E.
  • a Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T1Z4, Canada
  • b Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T1Z4, Canada
  • c Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T1Z4, Canada

Abstract

The authors investigated the strategies that helped or hindered 10 immigrant women workers to do well with change that affected their work. A total of 182 incidents were extracted and grouped into 9 categories: personal beliefs/traits/ values, taking action, skills/education, personal challenges, self-care, relationships/ support, government/community resources, work environment, and contextual challenges. Results support and extend contentions that both internal/personal and external factors are key successful adaptation to change for immigrant women. Implications for research and practice are discussed. Counseling recommendations are offered for individuals who are struggling with change. © 2011 by the National Career Development Association. All rights reserved.

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DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-0045.2011.tb00063.x
ISSN: 08894019
Cited by: 13
Original Language: English