{"title":"A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Individual Career Counseling on Career and Mental Health Outcomes","authors":"Francis Milot-Lapointe, Nicole Arifoulline","doi":"10.1002/joec.12239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12239","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article reports on the results of the first meta-analysis on the effectiveness of individual career counseling. This random-effects meta-analysis included 35 independent samples that produced a weighted mean effect size of <i>g</i> = 0.82 for career outcomes and <i>g</i> = 0.68 for mental health outcomes. These effect sizes were heterogeneous across samples. Categorical meta-regressions indicated that five intervention components significantly predicted career counseling effects on career or mental health outcomes. These five components are psychoeducation concerning the decision process, cognitive restructuring, written exercises (occupational analyses), individualized feedback on career choice, and attention to decreasing potential obstacles. Our results suggest that individual career counseling can be a valuable mental health intervention when clients’ mental health difficulties are intertwined with career concerns. They also highlight the importance that individual career counseling incorporates the five critical intervention components identified in this study to foster positive career or mental health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"62 1","pages":"49-57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/joec.12239","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Self-Employment Outcomes of Black Individuals With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Gemarco J. Peterson, Bridget Elizabeth Weller","doi":"10.1002/joec.12238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12238","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The sudden Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak exacerbated employment challenges for Black people with disabilities. As a counter, many pivoted from the traditional work environment to self-employment. Therefore, this study first analyzed select phases of the Household Pulse Survey (HPS) descriptively and then utilized probit models to assess the relationship between specific disabilities (audio, visual, and mobility) and self-employment, focusing on gender difference. The results indicated that Black older adults (median age 55 years old) with disabilities, Black men with disabilities, and Black individuals with hearing and visual impairments were more likely to engage in self-employment during the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to their respective groups. Moreover, these results underscore the role of age, gender, and disability type in shaping self-employment outcomes. The study's findings have implications for career counseling, policies, and services addressing employment disparities for Black individuals with and without disabilities.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"62 1","pages":"34-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Active Retirement-w: A Qualitative Case Study of Retirement to Work Career Transition in Pakistan","authors":"Laraib Asif, Henna A. Qureshi, Nadia Jahan","doi":"10.1002/joec.12237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12237","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The career development cycle of an individual's work life culminates at the retirement stage. However, research indicates that many people tend to work after the retirement stage due to various socioeconomic and personal needs. The issues and challenges faced by individuals seeking post-retirement work are a less explored area. Therefore, there was a need to address the challenges of the growing number of retirees re-entering the labor force. The present study focuses on the challenges faced by individuals seeking post-retirement work in Pakistan and the need for career counseling services in Pakistan. This is an exploratory qualitative study. Fifteen in-depth interviews were conducted with individuals seeking post-retirement work. The data were collected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded simultaneously. Reflexive Thematic Analysis by Braun and Clark guided the analysis process. Three major themes emerged with multiple subthemes and supporting codes that include (i) prevalent practices, (ii) labor market challenges, and (iii) adjustment strategies. The findings of the study suggest a career guidance framework for active retirement-<i>w</i>. The framework may be used by career guidance experts and the HR departments to make the career transition smooth for individuals seeking active retirement.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"62 1","pages":"22-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143533950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Weili Lu, Philip T. Yanos, Janice Oursler, John Beninato, Dimitri Topitzes, Amy Banko, Wooyoon Eunice Chung, Brittany Stone
{"title":"Trauma informed career counseling for young adults with mental health conditions","authors":"Weili Lu, Philip T. Yanos, Janice Oursler, John Beninato, Dimitri Topitzes, Amy Banko, Wooyoon Eunice Chung, Brittany Stone","doi":"10.1002/joec.12236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12236","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article discusses the challenge of providing effective career counseling services for young adults with mental health conditions (MHCs) who have experienced trauma. We reviewed studies on trauma, career development, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and their impact on vocational functioning of young adults with MHCs and discussed implications of this review. Three cases are also presented to illustrate the way in which trauma and PTSD impact career counseling services. While there are evidence-based PTSD treatment approaches for young adults with MHCs, trauma-informed career counseling needs more research and development to facilitate vocational development among this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"62 1","pages":"2-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/joec.12236","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143533997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Weili Lu, Janice Oursler, Samantha J. Herrick, Ni Gao, Ariella Silberman Harosh, Ke Wang, John Beninato, Maritza Morales, Jason Diviney, Janki Mevawala
{"title":"Telehealth noninferior to in person for vocational counseling: A comparison study of “Asking for Help” group intervention to improve soft skills","authors":"Weili Lu, Janice Oursler, Samantha J. Herrick, Ni Gao, Ariella Silberman Harosh, Ke Wang, John Beninato, Maritza Morales, Jason Diviney, Janki Mevawala","doi":"10.1002/joec.12234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12234","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Employment success often hinges on crucial work-related soft skills, such as the ability to seek help and solve problems. This pilot study aimed to assess the practicality of a group intervention based upon a direct skills teaching (DST) approach to teach work-related help-seeking skills to individuals with disabilities. The “Asking for Help” intervention, conducted in either in person or via telehealth, involved 152 participants with disabilities. Both modalities showed improvement in participants’ perceptions of work-related soft skill of asking for help. Participants experienced increased confidence in asking for help at employment settings and expressed high satisfaction with the intervention. Both groups increased career adaptabilities, while the telehealth group also increased occupational self-efficacy, and the in-person group showed increased work-related soft skills. Both groups showed comparable positive results, supporting their effectiveness in teaching help-seeking skills using a preplanned curriculum. Implications of findings are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"61 4","pages":"237-256"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/joec.12234","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mentoring experiences and career-related outcomes of highly skilled migrant women in Australia: A qualitative study","authors":"Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh, Juliana Mutum","doi":"10.1002/joec.12235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12235","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Mentoring is a powerful tool for career advancement. Highly skilled migrant women generally face employment barriers in Australia due to multilevel barriers, categorized into macro (Australian government visa policy), meso (discrimination at the workplace), and micro (individual factors) levels. However, limited studies have explored the mentoring lived experiences of highly skilled migrant women in developing their careers in the Australian labor market. Therefore, this research explores the mentoring experiences through conducting semi-structured qualitative interviews with 27 highly skilled migrant women. The analysis identified three mentoring benefits: developing careers, gaining specialized skills, and fostering personal growth. Highly skilled migrant women were supported in their personal and professional careers through the mentoring sessions, whether in structured or unstructured conversations. These novel findings contribute to the migrant employment and career literature in terms of filling the empirical gap, as well as providing meso (managerial) and micro implications.</p>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"61 4","pages":"278-291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142861869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Managing career plateaus for mid-career professionals: A process-driven practice intervention using life-design counseling","authors":"Deepa Unnikrishnan, Priya Nair Rajeev","doi":"10.1002/joec.12233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12233","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This qualitative study explores the impact of life-design counseling (LDC) on mid-career professionals facing career plateauing. Seven mid-career professionals underwent counselling sessions focused on overcoming barriers, evaluating career beliefs, and exploring options. Thematic analysis delves into their experiences, attitudes, and unresolved mid-career dilemmas. Results indicate a shift from problem-focused to solution-based thinking. A two-wave longitudinal study spanning 4 years confirms counseling's effectiveness in assisting individuals in making crucial career decisions, guiding positive career redirection amidst mid-career plateauing. Our study specifically explored and analyzed the practical application of LDC intervention in the real-world counseling scenario for overcoming career plateauing.</p>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"61 4","pages":"257-277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142861824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Workplace relationships and flourishing: a moderated mediation model of work meaningfulness and learning goal orientation","authors":"Ye Jin Lee, Ki-Hak Lee","doi":"10.1002/joec.12231","DOIUrl":"10.1002/joec.12231","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, we examined a model that explores the connection between workplace relationships and flourishing, with mediation through work meaningfulness and living a calling. This mediation effect was discovered to be contingent on the level of learning goal orientation. The structural equation model was verified using data collected from 561 employed adults (357 females) representing various companies and jobs. The findings indicate that work meaningfulness and living a calling fully and sequentially mediate the relationship between workplace relationships and flourishing. Furthermore, this indirect effect was more pronounced under conditions of low learning goal orientation as opposed to high.</p>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"61 3","pages":"199-215"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/joec.12231","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141929684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The career and mental health experiences of Black women in STEM","authors":"Autumn L. Cabell, Dana Brookover","doi":"10.1002/joec.12232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12232","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Black women are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries and are presented with unique career and mental health experiences as a result. This study used social cognitive career theory and thematic analysis to explore the career and mental health experiences of (<i>N</i> = 11) Black women in STEM. The findings include four themes: (1) the influence of a STEM career on mental health; (2) the STEM career journey; (3) self-efficacy and self-motivation to succeed; and (4) hopes for Black girls and women in STEM. Implications for counselors who work with Black women in STEM are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"61 4","pages":"218-236"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142860032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Weili Lu, Francine Bates, William Waynor, Carolyn Bazan, Philip T. Yanos, Carol Gao, LueAnn Librera, Giovanna Giacobbe, Emily Schultz, Krista Rogers
{"title":"Work is the best medicine: A qualitative analysis of posttraumatic stress disorder and supported employment","authors":"Weili Lu, Francine Bates, William Waynor, Carolyn Bazan, Philip T. Yanos, Carol Gao, LueAnn Librera, Giovanna Giacobbe, Emily Schultz, Krista Rogers","doi":"10.1002/joec.12230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12230","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) negatively impacts employment outcomes for individuals with serious mental health conditions (SMHCs). This study examined how employment might help individuals manage PTSD. Sixty-eight employed individuals with SMHCs and co-occurring PTSD responded to two open-ended questions focused on how work impacted the management of PTSD symptoms and their perceived need for support from a job coach. Findings revealed themes about benefits of work on PTSD symptom management and types of provider support desired. Study implications are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":45998,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Employment Counseling","volume":"61 3","pages":"169-184"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/joec.12230","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142158640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}