2021/02/02 by Michael Hennessey, Hennessey, Michael, Jeffrey Landine +1
Social Sciences · #Career Development and Diversity #Higher Education and Employability #Higher Education Research Studies
paper · doi:10.82396/cjcd.v17i1.3126
A recent survey of Indigenous peoples in New Brunswick by the Joint Economic Development Initiative Inc. (JEDI) collected data regarding social factors that influence career aspirations. These social variables included: gender, marital status, education level, social welfare dependency, and mobility. These variables were analyzed for their significant differences with career aspirations, measured by O*Net Job Zones. A final data set of 202 survey respondents was used for data analysis. The results aligned with Gottfredson’s theory of compromise and circumscription as preparation showed a significant effect with career aspirations. Factors outside of that framework, including marital status, gender, social dependence, and mobility, were also analyzed. The findings showed that women participants had greater career aspirations than men, and that less mobile participants had higher career interests. Implications for Indigenous career development theory, future research, and career counselling are discussed.