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| Author: | Higgins, M. C. |
| Title: | Changing careers: the effects of social context |
| Journal: | Journal of Organizational Behavior
2001 : SEP, VOL. 22:6, p. 595-618 |
| Index terms: | CAREERS SOCIETY WORK WORK EXPERIENCE CHANGE |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper investigates the social context in which career decisions are made. Results show that beyond individual- level factors such as demographics and work history, individuals' decisions to change careers are socially embedded. Findings suggest that the greater the diversity of an individual's network of advisors, the greater the likelihood that an individual will change careers. This paper also explores the mechanisms through which different subsets of advice relationships - instrumental versus psychosocial - affect the decision to change careers. Results show that the greater the diversity of an individual's set of instrumental relations, the greater the number of offers he or she receives during the job search process and, further, that the number of offers received is positively related to the likelihood of changing careers. |
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