JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Scope & Guideline
Advancing understanding in vocational psychology.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Career Development and Adaptability:
The journal emphasizes research on career development, including individual adaptability, career transitions, and the impact of life stages on vocational behavior. - Workplace Dynamics and Relationships:
A significant focus is placed on interpersonal relationships within the workplace, such as leader-member exchange, coworker interactions, and the effects of workplace friendships on employee outcomes. - Impact of Technology on Work:
The journal investigates how technological advancements, including AI and remote work, affect job roles, employee well-being, and career trajectories. - Work-Life Balance and Family Dynamics:
Research exploring the intersections of work and family life, including work-family conflict, support systems, and the effects of family roles on career decisions, is a core area of interest. - Diversity and Inclusion in Careers:
The journal addresses issues of diversity and inclusion, focusing on how different identities (gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity) influence career paths and workplace experiences. - Psychological and Emotional Factors in Vocational Behavior:
The exploration of psychological constructs such as motivation, emotional well-being, and stress in relation to vocational outcomes is a key theme.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Work:
Research examining the impact of AI on work processes, employee identity, and organizational dynamics is on the rise, reflecting the growing integration of technology in the workplace. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
There is an increasing emphasis on the psychological aspects of vocational behavior, including studies on well-being, stress management, and the effects of work environments on mental health. - Flexible Work Arrangements:
The exploration of hybrid work models, remote work challenges, and their implications for employee engagement and productivity is becoming a prominent theme post-pandemic. - Career Resilience and Adaptability:
A growing body of research focuses on how individuals develop resilience and adaptability in their careers, particularly in response to disruptions such as economic downturns or technological changes. - Diversity and Intersectionality in Careers:
Emerging themes include the intersectionality of various identities and how these contribute to unique career experiences, with a focus on creating inclusive workplace environments. - Sustainability and Ethical Considerations in Careers:
Research addressing the implications of sustainability in career development and the ethical responsibilities of organizations towards their employees is gaining importance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Career Pathways:
Research centered on linear career trajectories and traditional employment models is becoming less prevalent, as the focus shifts toward more dynamic and non-linear career paths influenced by technology and globalization. - Static Job Satisfaction Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies solely focused on static measures of job satisfaction, with a growing preference for dynamic models that consider changes in satisfaction over time and in relation to other variables. - Single-Domain Studies:
Research that examines vocational behavior in isolation, without considering the interconnectedness of various factors (e.g., personal, organizational, societal), is waning in favor of more integrative approaches. - Overemphasis on Quantitative Methods:
The journal has seen a reduction in purely quantitative studies, with a shift towards qualitative and mixed-methods approaches that provide deeper insights into vocational behavior phenomena.
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