Research Article

Examination of the Career and Work Adaptability Levels of Care Leavers

Volume: 4 Number: 1 June 1, 2020
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Examination of the Career and Work Adaptability Levels of Care Leavers

Abstract

Career adaptability is important in the adaptation of care leavers to social life. The objective of this study was to examine of the career and work adaptability level of care leavers working in public bodies. This research is a cross-sectional study within the general screening model. Data was obtained from 91 care leavers who work in public bodies in Amasya province in Turkey. The Career and Economic Status Survey and Career and Work Adaptability Scale was used in collecting data. Results indicated that 67% of the participants were mostly satisfied with their workplaces. 64.8% of the participants were mostly satisfied with their work, 56% were mostly satisfied with their managers, and 70.3% were mostly satisfied with their colleagues. The overall career and work adaptability levels of care leavers are at a good level, but the ability to act cooperatively is greater. It is believed that the results will guide the policies towards care leavers.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sociology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 1, 2020

Submission Date

April 18, 2020

Acceptance Date

May 24, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 4 Number: 1

APA
Elmacı, D., & Mıllıgan, I. (2020). Examination of the Career and Work Adaptability Levels of Care Leavers. Sosyal Çalışma Dergisi, 4(1), 1-11. https://izlik.org/JA94ST36BB
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