THE IMPACT OF A CHANGING JOB MARKET ON OCCUPATIONAL IDENTITY AND OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Abstract

Paid work is not only the main source of income in Western cultures; it is also of central importance for identity formation and the construction of a consistent life history. More than other areas of occupation the... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Sabine Plaehn (Department of Social and Educational Research, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg)

Topic Areas

Education / Research / Professional Challenges , Vocational, reintegration and work

Session

OS - 10B » Vocational Rehabilitation (16:10 - Saturday, 18th June, Anderson Theatre)

Paper

Abstract_Cotec_2.docx