Although science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) study paths and STEM
work fields may be relatively difficult and therefore not appropriate for everyone, too many …

There is broad international agreement about the importance of increasing participation in
science once it is no longer compulsory in school, particularly among groups who have …

Although the transition from education to work has been a topic of much research, there is
still lack of understanding regarding experiences of recent cohorts of young people …

Young people today face a great deal of uncertainty regarding their career opportunities, yet
relatively little information is known about the correlates and consequences of uncertain …

The relationships between college student gender, perceived career barriers, and
occupational aspirations were examined. Participants were 314 students located in the …

Demographic shifts in the United States have resulted in similar demographic shifts between
K-12 teachers and their students, resulting in important implications for the educational …

Prior studies have found that youth reporting a general sense that “I have a purpose” also
describe having social supports that enhance thriving. This study links specific social …

This paper examines the assocations between parental worklessness and the experiences
of their offspring making the transition from school to work during a time that included a …

The aim of this article is to identify the main mechanisms leading to the NEET status in Italy,
Romania, and Bulgaria. It does so by highlighting the differences amongst them and …

Future life perspective and present action, whose interaction affects how one's current
activity affects later life, offer a critical crossroads for young adults in Japan as stable career …