Exploring Perceptions of the Path to Work/Life Success Among Middle School Students of Color. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Albritton, Kizzy; Cureton, Jenny L.; Byrd, Janice A.; Storlie, Cassandra A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of career development. Volume 47:Number 4(2020:Aug.)
• Page Start: 440
• Page End: 453
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: middle school -- students of color -- career -- work/life success; Career education -- United States -- Periodicals; Career development -- Periodicals; 370.113
• DOI: 10.1177/0894845319832667
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-8453

Abstract

There are limited empirical studies examining career-related activities for Black and Latino/a students during the middle school years. Using a constant comparison method, this study examined the narrative data of 63 Black and Latino/a middle school students regarding their perceptions of work and life success. The results of this analysis revealed five overarching themes: exposure, support, attainment, family, and effort/persistence. Implications for career and school professionals, as well as the significance of school–family–community partnerships, are discussed.