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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2017)

October 2017

Exploring the role of purpose in the lives of career changers: A qualitative inquiry

  • Jessie Jie Zhu
  • Tim Lomas
  • Jolanta Burke
  • Itai Ivtzan

Journal of Positive School Psychology , Vol. 1 No. 2 (2017), 18 October 2017 , Page | 109-128 |
Published: 2017-10-17

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Abstract

Although purpose in life is well-established as a key element of optimal human functioning, there is a lack of qualitative research exploring the role of purpose in individuals’ lives, particularly in the context of career change. The aim of the study is to gain a deep understanding of the role of purpose in the lives of career changers, including the process of developing purpose and its impact on individuals’ well-being.  A qualitative method was employed that involved semi-structured interviews with a sample of thirteen participants who went through a career change process. The qualitative grounded theory analysis reveals a purpose process model, which posits that individuals experience purpose as an ongoing and dynamic process consisting of questioning, exploring, unfolding, and evolving as critical developmental stages of individuals’ journeys to discover and develop purpose. The process of pursuing a purposeful way of living generally has a positive impact on individuals’ hedonic and eudaemonic well-being but can also have its “dark side” that may detract from life. Practical implications for career counseling, as well as future direction of research are discussed.
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  • Purpose, meaning, career development, grounded theory, and qualitative research
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Zhu, J. J., Lomas, T., Burke, J., & Ivtzan, I. (2017). Exploring the role of purpose in the lives of career changers: A qualitative inquiry. Journal of Positive School Psychology , 1(2), | 109-128 |. Retrieved from https://journalppw.com/index.php/JPPW/article/view/16
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Journal of Positive School Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal covering positive psychology and provides an international forum for the science of positive psychology in education and school settings. The JPSP, which is published two times a year, is an open-access that publishes research outcomes with significant contributions to the understanding and improvement of the positive psychology of education and services in school settings. The JPSP publishes research regarding the education of populations across the life span

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