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Holland’s theory of Occupational Choice is part of what type of development
OCCUPATIONAL CHOICE AND DEVELOPMENT
People choose occupations that optimize the fit between their individual traits and their occupational interests.
Holland’s theory of Occupational Choice
Hollands Vocational Developmental Theory Combines what aspects
realisitc, conventional, enterprising, social, artistic, investigative
OCCUPATIONAL CHOICE, exceptions change causes a lack of
opputunity
Realizing that one’s interests have changed or the dream was not a good fit
Expectations change, occupational choice
In Occupational choice the outcome of reality shock is often a revision of ?
personal priorities in life
JOB SATISFACTION is Higher in those people with
positive affectivity.
JOB SATISFACTION is Lower in those people experiencing
age discrimination
JOB SATISFACTION shows Low to moderate increases with _____ ?
age
Low to moderate increases with age may be partly because of
self-selection; unhappy workers may quit.
Vocational Satisfaction relies on what factors
Intrinsic Factors & Extrinsic Factors
Intrinsic Factors
Role Identity, Feelings of self-esteem, autonomy
Extrinsic Factors
External rewards (salary; benefits), work environment, hours of work
The older worker has better _____ & _____
citizenship and safety
The older worker has fewer ____ behaviors ?
counter- productive behaviors
The older worker has slightly lower ?
core work performance
Symptoms of experiencing job burnout
Have you become cynical or critical at work?

Do you feel disillusioned about your job?

Have your sleep habits or appetite changed?
3 causes of job burnout
Mismatch in values

Poor job fit.

Extremes of activity.
If your values differ from the way your employer does business or handles grievances, the mismatch may eventually take a toll
Mismatch in values
If your job doesn't fit your interests and skills, it may become increasingly stressful over time.
Poor job fit
When a job is always monotonous or chaotic, you need constant energy to remain focused — which can lead to fatigue and job burnout.
Extremes of activity
BEST EMPLOYERS FOR WORKERS OVER 50 (SOURCE: AARP, 2011)
Scripps Health
Cornell University
National Institutes of Health
First Horizon National Corporation
West Virginia University
The YMCA of Greater Rochester
Atlantic Health System
Mercy Health System
Bon Secours Richmond Health System
The Aerospace Corporation
Factors influencing occupational change include:
dislike

Becoming “redundant”

Economic factors which result in layoffs or downsizing
_____ results in quitting or seeking other employment
dislike
examples of Becoming “redundant”
technological developments that eliminate jobs
examples of Economic factors which result in layoffs or downsizing
recessions
OCCUPATIONAL TRANSITIONS deals with
Retraining Workers
According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census ____ % of workers 55 to 64 years old do not find new employment
51
_____ % of workers under 35 do find new employment
65-70
In retraining workers we see Greater career plateauing when
Lack of promotional opportunity in an organization

A person chooses not to seek advancement
Occupational insecurity is a growing problem, this may include Fear that one may lose one’s job is a better predictor of ____ than the actual likelihood of job loss.
anxiety
Losing one's job can have serious negative effects on every aspect of
a person’s life.
Losing one's job can have serious negative effects on every aspect of a person’s life. What are some aspects ?

Low self-esteem

Depression

Anxiety

Suicide
loosing a job's effects are related to the degree of _____ one is under and the _____ of the job loss ?
financial stress

timing
In LEISURE AND COGNITIVE AGING Active and engaged living has been associated with faster ______ and changes in _____ in adulthood
cognitive performance

cognitive performance
In LEISURE AND COGNITIVE AGING Reciprocal effects of ______ and _______ has been found in older adults
intellectual functioning and leisure time activities
LIFESTYLE ENGAGEMENT INFLUENCES EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS (DE FRIAS & DIXON, 2012) Participants:
A total of 501 participants from the VICTORIA LONGITUDINAL STUDY
In the LIFESTYLE ENGAGEMENT INFLUENCES EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS (DE FRIAS & DIXON, 2012) participants were ___ to ____ years of age
53 - 90
average level of education in the LIFESTYLE ENGAGEMENT INFLUENCES EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS (DE FRIAS & DIXON, 2012) study
15.20 years
In the LIFESTYLE ENGAGEMENT INFLUENCES EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS (DE FRIAS & DIXON, 2012) what three cognitive status groups were created

Cognitively Elite (n=80); 16% of sample

Cognitively Normal (n=284); 57% of sample

Cognitively Impaired (n=137); 27% of sample
The LIFESTYLE ENGAGEMENT MEASURE Activity Lifestyle Questionnaire is A self-report instrument that assesses the frequency with which an
individual has participated in a given activity over the past 2 years
In the Activity Lifestyle Questionnaire Freq. of participation was rated on a 9-point scale from
“never” to “daily”
Activity Lifestyle Questionnaire parameters
Physical activity (e.g., jogging, walking)

Self-maintenance (e.g., preparing a meal, shopping)

Social activity (e.g., attending concerts, visiting friends)

Hobbies/Home Maintenance (e.g., using the computer, playing an instrument)

Passive Information Processing (e.g., reading the paper, watching a documentary)

Novel Information Processing (e.g., completing income tax forms, playing bridge)
Factors that influence adjustment to retirement include being on time is more favorable than
being off time
Factors that influence adjustment to retirement include having contol over
retirement decision
Factors that influence adjustment to retirement include being able to draw from
adequate financial resources
Factors that influence adjustment to retirement include having enough time to
prepare
Factors that influence adjustment to retirement include retiring form a higher
ses job
Factors that influence adjustment to retirement include having maintained a continuous
career while working