A1 Journal article (refereed)
The meaning of difficulties in career narratives : the case of sports graduates (2023)

Jama, K.-M., Tynjälä, P., Aarto-Pesonen, L., Malinen, A., & Hämäläinen, R. (2023). The meaning of difficulties in career narratives : the case of sports graduates. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-023-09618-7

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Jama, Kaisa-Mari; Tynjälä, Päivi; Aarto-Pesonen, Leena; Malinen, Anita; Hämäläinen, Raija

Journal or series: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance

ISSN: 1873-0388

eISSN: 1573-1782

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 01/08/2023

Volume: Early online

Publisher: Springer

Publication country: Netherlands

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-023-09618-7

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/88597

Abstract

As the careers of today are no longer typically stable and predictable, people should expect to encounter many challenges during their working life. The present study aimed to explore the meaning of difficulties in modern career-themed life narratives. A total of 54 Finnish sports graduates’ narratives were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis to identify the meanings attributed to difficulties. Findings revealed that difficulties both shaped the plot and initiated multiple types of reflections in the narratives. The paper suggests that difficulties should be considered as a meaningful part of career narratives and discusses the application of the findings in career counselling.

Keywords: career; working life; career development; narrativity; challenges

Free keywords: meaning of difficulties; career narrative; reflexive thematic analysis

Contributing organizations

Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2023

JUFO rating: 1