The Career Adjustment Experiences of Women Early Career Psychologists

This study presents the constructivist grounded theory analysis of 22 in-depth interviews with women early career psychologists regarding their experiences of developing a career in psychology. Three primary spheres of influence on career adjustment emerged from the data: identity-based influences, experiential-focused influences, and outcome-oriented influences. These major spheres of influence are further refined into themes and subthemes that play a role in the career experiences of women early career psychologists. The impact of these themes on the women’s career trajectory is explored, and implications for research, training, policy, and practice are presented.

Source: The Counseling Psychologist - October 18, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: OShaughnessy, T., Burnes, T. R. Tags: Regular Manuscripts Source Type: research