Abstract
BACKGROUND: Research with young adult cancer survivors has found that they are often lacking appropriate career development skills. As a result, they are often disconnected with the labor market and deal low levels of career readiness, low career self-efficacy, and higher rates of under and unemployment. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to describe a multi-domain model that provides a framework for conceptualizing the career development of young adult cancer survivors. METHODS: This study utilized a comprehensive review of the literature to develop a theoretical based conceptual model. RESULTS: The model emphasizes the interaction of contextual and career development domains to improve participation in the areas of work, society, community, and home. CONCLUSION: A brief discussion of potential implications regarding research, service and policy are offered with the overall goal of conceptualizing career development as a public health intervention for young adult cancer survivors and other young adults with chronic health conditions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 167-176 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cancer
- career development
- young adult
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy