In vocational psychology, the person-environment fit concept remains viable, but should be expanded to include occupational choice and work adjustment. Research is needed on commonalities among interests, self-efficacy, personality, goals, and well-being. Both qualitative and quantitative research philosophies and methods are needed. (Contains 54…

Synthesizes the research and discussion concerning the nature and quality of the connection between education and employment, and highlights the critical questions which appear to have guided this body of inquiry. Concludes with a discussion of methodological considerations and a critique of current research practice. (Author/BL)

This review of research on unemployment examines the prevalence of job loss, meaning of unemployment, individual outcomes, coping, effects on families, reemployment issues, and interventions. The article suggests additional research needed to understand the unemployment experience. Lists 91 references. (SK)

Major research directions for vocational psychology include diversity, use of new technology, organizational career development, and work adjustment over the life span. Issues include the role of qualitative methods and the appropriate disciplinary focus--closer to or beyond psychology. A challenge is attracting new researchers to the topic of…

A literature review examined socialization theory and models; research on tactics, training, proactive socialization, learning, group socialization, and individual differences; methodology and measurement; and research needs. In the last five years, research has substantially contributed to knowledge of occupational socialization, which will…

Reviews methodological issues constraining research on the career development of gay/lesbian/bisexual people. Suggests a broader span of content, theory-based research, increased representation of populations, quantitative and qualitative methods, and designs that investigate within-group and between-group differences in career experiences. (SK)

Synthesizes articles in this special issue into objectives to fulfil vocational psychology's mission: reaffirm research as core activity, articulate the research agenda, forge links with related fields, bridge science and practice, diversify epistemology, make the research focus more inclusive, adapt to work changes, and commit to recruitment and…

Reviews two major themes in sexual harassment research (prevalence figures and perceptions/attributions) and two emerging areas (victim responses and organizational factors). Identifies lack of research on training interventions and organizational response patterns as well as a lack of conceptual clarity and specificity in research. (81…

This study attempts to identify trends in vocational guidance research. These are content areas and subject populations that have received a great deal of research while other areas and subject types are in need of more emphasis. Hopefully, editors and teachers can use influence to correct this imbalance. (Author)