The major purpose of this study was to examine one set of factors affecting family mobility, as well as to ascertain the circumstances influencing a choice of destination. Data employed were based upon the 1960 one-in-a-thousand sample Census. Family unit movement was distinguished from individual movement, as was mobility from migration. Major…

The 50-item bibliography consists of annotated selections divided into these sections: mid-career change, retiring military personnel, post-retirement careers, and guides and manuals and other practical information. The section on mid-career change covers voluntary career switches by people wishing to alter the focus of their working life, as well…

This report presents the results of a study made to discover what changes are made in students' occupational plans and attitudes after attending 4 years of agricultural school. The Missouri College of Agriculture was the site of the study, and the 1964 freshman class was the focus. Questionnaires regarding occupational choice and socioeconomic…

Reviews research on the prediction of employee turnover. Groups predictor variables into five general categories: attitudinal (job satisfaction), biodata, work-related, personal, and test-score predictors. Consistent relationships between common predictor variables and turnover were found for four categories. Eight methodological problems/issues…

Barriers to adult career change are identified and a five-county regional learning service using paraprofessionals is described. Results in working with more than 200 adults making career changes are reported. (Author)

In 1972, 1974, and 1976, the National Science Foundation surveyed 50,000 scientists. Trends revealed were that most scientists seemed to be staying in the same fields, that the median age was increasing, and that industry continued to employ about 60 percent of the sample. (CP)

This case study illustrates how a newspaper's management introduced major technological changes into the operation, focusing on job redesign. The focus is on motivation. (CH)

Discusses a study of 500 people to determine how individuals who voluntarily changed occupations (questers) differed from nonchangers (traditionalists). Indicates that the concepts of career education must be integrated into vocational education to help adolescents and adults understand themselves and develop an attitude of flexibility and…

Using career history data from a sample (n = 622) of academic psychologists, this paper examines the extent, patterns, and consequences of interinstitutional job mobility. Finding relatively low levels of job mobility in general, the data also show effects on tenure, promotion, salary, and institutional barriers which are different for males and…

The authors (1) discuss the possibility of being somewhat culture-free to distinguish between common and personal knowledge, (2) introduce Lifecareer philosophy and theory, (3) discuss changes that are radically altering occupational fields, (4) advocate a change of perspective in decision making, and (5) suggest ideas for counseling practice. (CH)

America's displaced farmers are characterized by loss of self-esteem and personal autonomy, lack of unemployment benefits, geographic and personal isolation, and reluctance to relocate from rural environments. Career counselors need to treat emotional disorders, provide outreach services, reactivate social support systems, and offer traditional…

Employment satisfaction of North Carolina men and women was investigated. The majority of working women in North Carolina work to provide primary support to themselves and family or to bring in extra money. Men and women reported satisfaction with their work, although a substantial number anticipate job changes. (Author)

Discusses the goals of career adaptation counseling: to keep good people who may be dissatisfied; to make people who may have slipped more productive; and to save outplacement, recruitment, and training costs. Examines how counseling can help solve broad career issues, and how communication is crucial to the counseling process. (CT)

Examines the fears people have concerning retirement and the importance of one's job to one's self-image. The author suggests steps one can take to help prepare for retirement, such as promoting alternate aspects of your life, associating with people outside of your job arena, and developing and maintaining outside interests. (CT)

A former educator, having worked 2 years away from academe, examines the transition from the university to the world of free enterprise. Topics discussed are job security, the relationship between client and provider, and how academe and free enterprise view the competitor. (BC)