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Efficacy of Career & Life Design Interventions: A Systematic Review
Journal
EURAM Conference Proceedings
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2024-06
Author(s)
Radek Oros
Samantha Sim
Sebastian Kernbach
Miguel Pina E Cunha
Abstract
Work plays a central role in our lives. However, finding a truly satisfying and fulfilling career can be a challenging life task (Gini, 1998). Career & Life Design (CLD) offers a relatively novel deliberate approach to vocational wayfinding (Savickas et al., 2009). Despite the growing interest in CLD, evidenced by the conceptual and empirical studies in recent years, the field is still young, with very limited comprehensive reviews of its empirical efficacy. Utilising the Systematic Literature Review method (Snyder et al., 2019) using PRISMA guidelines, Scopus and Web of Science databases were analysed to address this existing gap by systematically reviewing the available empirical evidence (both qualitative and quantitative) to evaluate CLD´s effectiveness in fostering adaptive psychological and career outcomes. Out of 86 articles meeting inclusion criteria, CLD emerges as a promising intervention associated with positive psychological and professional outcomes, including heightened reflexivity, improved career self-efficacy and decision-making, as well as greater career satisfaction. Recommendations for future studies include a call for more experimental and longitudinal studies to consolidate our understanding of Life design´s true impact, exploring the relationship between Life Design and well-being outcomes, and investigating its integration with emerging technologies. Additionally, assessment of its potential risks and drawbacks presents valuable avenues for further exploration. Implications of our findings are further discussed.
Language
English
Keywords
Life Design
Career Design
Design Thinking
Career Construction
Systematic Review
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Publisher
European Academy of Management
Pages
40