Journal of Career Development
Volume 34, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 362-396

Career development concerns of recent immigrants and refugees (Article)

Yakushko O.* , Backhaus A. , Watson M. , Ngaruiya K. , Gonzalez J.
  • a University of Nebraska, Lincoln, United States, 235 Teachers College Hall, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0345, United States
  • b University of Nebraska, Lincoln, United States
  • c University of Nebraska, Lincoln, United States
  • d University of Nebraska, Lincoln, United States
  • e University of Nebraska, Lincoln, United States

Abstract

The number of recent immigrants and refugees in the United States is growing dramatically. Among key reasons for migration is search for adequate employment and hope for opportunities to develop occupationally. However, recent immigrants and refugees face multiple obstacles in their career development in the United States. This article uses social cognitive career theory to examine the role of relocation circumstances, stressors of migration, acculturation patterns, and oppression on the career development and employment functioning of recent immigrants and refugees. Specific suggestions for career counselors working with this population are provided. © 2008 Curators of the University of Missouri.

Author Keywords

Refugees immigrants Career adjustment Career development

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DOI: 10.1177/0894845308316292
ISSN: 08948453
Cited by: 52
Original Language: English