[pt] Esta dissertação teve como objetivo a análise dos valores e dos atributos relacionados à escolha do emprego de uma amostra de representantes da geração Y, estudantes de Administração de Empresas de uma Universidade no Rio de Janeiro. Este grupo geracional possui características distintas e peculiares em relação às gerações antecessoras, o que se traduz na necessidade das organizações em lidarem com os desafios de administrar a convivência de diversas gerações em um mesmo ambiente organizacional, bem como o de reter e comprometer estes novos profissionais. A metodologia adotada foi de natureza quantitativa, tendo sido utilizado um questionário fechado baseado na metodologia de Shalom H. Schwartz (1992). As literaturas sobre diferenças geracionais, geração Y, comprometimento, escolha do trabalho e valores serviram de pano de fundo para a interpretação dos dados obtidos. O estudo traçou, a partir da amostra levantada, um retrato dos valores e desejos destes jovens, podendo contribuir para o entendimento das aspirações e valores desta nova força de trabalho. Os principais resultados da pesquisa sugerem que algumas das características dos representantes da geração Y abordadas pela literatura foram confirmadas para a amostra pesquisada. Todavia, há divergências com relação a outras características, o que reforça a relevância em realizar pesquisas que aprofundem o conhecimento sobre esta geração. / [en] The objective of this paper is to assess values and attributes related to the job choice of a sample of representatives of generation Y, business administration students at a university in Rio de Janeiro. This generation has distinct and peculiar characteristics when compared to those of previous generations, which means organizations need to deal with the challenges of handling the co-existence of several generations in the same work environment, as well as retain them and get them to commit themselves to these organizations. The nature of the methodology adopted was quantitative, through the use of a closed questionnaire based on Shalom H. Schwartz’s methodology. The existing literature on generational differences, generation Y, commitment, job choice and values was used as the background for the interpretation of the data obtained. The data gathered were interpreted with base on the existing literature on generational differences, generation Y, commitment, job choice and values. This study maps out the values and aspirations of this generation, and it aims at contributing to a better understanding of the aspirations and values of this new work force. The main results of this research suggest that some of the characteristics of the representatives of generation Y addressed by literature have been confirmed for the sample researched. Nevertheless, there are discrepancies as regards other characteristics, which reinforces the relevance to conduct research in order to deepen knowledge on this generation on the matter.

O tema central da dissertação é a formação profissional no Brasil. Para enfrentar tão extensa área de investigação, dois objetivos foram tratados: traçar a trajetória de uma das instituições mais identificadas, no Brasil e na América Latina, com a formação profissional Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial (SENAI) e analisar o perfil dos jovens que fazem os cursos profissionalizantes no SENAI. Para alcançar o objetivo proposto neste estudo, foi realizada uma análise histórica do processo de instauração das iniciativas voltadas para a formação profissional no Brasil, para, em seguida, retratar a instituição pesquisada. Com base nesta análise, destacou-se o posicionamento do SENAI desde sua criação, em 1942, até os dias atuais frente às mudanças ocorridas no mercado de trabalho. Face a essas considerações, no último capítulo é apresentada uma breve discussão sobre o contexto atual com o qual os jovens se deparam, ou seja, a questão do desemprego juvenil. / The central theme of the dissertation is vocational training in Brazil. To tackle such an extensive area of research, two objectives were addressed: to trace the trajectory of one of the institutions most identified in Brazil and Latin America, with professional training - National Service of Industrial Learning (SENAI) and analyze the profile of young people in the professional courses in SENAI. To achieve the proposed objective in this study, we performed a historical analysis of the process of introduction of initiatives aimed at training in Brazil to then portray the researched institution. Based on this analysis, the highlight was the positioning of SENAI - since its inception in 1942 until today - in the face of changes in the labor market. Given these considerations, the last chapter is a brief discussion on the current context in which young people face, ie the issue of youth unemployment.

The thesis aims at exploring what the role of career guidance services for CEMS students in their job search is, and at proposing a number of recommendations for further development of CEMS career services. First part of this thesis will provide us with a necessary theoretical background on career choice, career management and development, and career guidance. Then, CEMS and its current career services offer will be presented in brief. Finally, an analysis of a research that we have conducted within CEMS graduates community will enable us to formulate a number of recommendations for CEMS career services improvement.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Com a criaÃÃo e a expansÃo do Programa SaÃde da FamÃlia (PSF) no Brasil, a Medicina de FamÃlia e Comunidade (MFC), como especialidade mÃdica, ganhou destaque por ser a mais adequada para esse trabalho. Recentes parcerias entre os MinistÃrios da SaÃde e da EducaÃÃo tÃm procurado regular a formaÃÃo de recursos humanos em saÃde para atender Ãs demandas de consolidaÃÃo do Sistema Ãnico de SaÃde (SUS), no Ãmbito da graduaÃÃo e da pÃsgraduaÃÃo. Houve investimento no aumento no nÃmero de vagas de residÃncia em MFC, mas parece haver uma incongruÃncia entre o que os futuros mÃdicos almejam em suas carreiras e as necessidades do SUS, o que à demonstrado pelo nÃmero de vagas ociosas nesses programas. O objetivo inicial foi determinar fatores predisponentes à escolha da MFC como carreira. PorÃm, ao reconhecer o desinteresse por essa especialidade, buscou-se elencar hipÃteses explicativas para tal realidade. Foi, entÃo, realizado um estudo junto a 170 estudantes do Curso de Medicina de Sobral da Universidade Federal do CearÃ, que responderam um questionÃrio contendo 32 perguntas sobre dados sÃcio-demogrÃficos, escolha da especialidade, PSF e MFC e fatores que, na opiniÃo dos respondentes, influenciam a escolha da carreira a ser seguida. Encontrou-se que apenas um estudante referia jà ter escolhido a MFC como especialidade. Contudo, a grande maioria nÃo descarta a possibilidade de trabalhar provisoriamente no PSF. As provÃveis justificativas para esse desinteresse sÃo as precÃrias condiÃÃes de trabalho, desvalorizaÃÃo da atividade, baixos salÃrios, necessidade de interiorizar-se para ganhar melhor e poucas perspectivas de crescimento profissional. O currÃculo oculto, muito citado em trabalhos internacionais, tambÃm tem seu papel, mas nÃo foi adequadamente avaliado nesta pesquisa. Especialidades clÃnicas sÃo as mais almejadas por esses estudantes. Os fatores que mais influenciam a escolha da carreira, segundo os respondentes, sÃo interesses pessoais, compromisso Ãtico-social e possibilidade de realizar procedimentos diagnÃsticos ou terapÃuticos. Em conclusÃo, a escolha da carreira à multifatorial. O interesse pela MFC à modesto. Apesar de haver muitas propostas para aumentÃ-lo, estas nÃo trouxeram repercussÃo em alguns cenÃrios e nÃo estÃo confirmadas cientificamente. Mesmo assim, deve-se procurar identificar os fatores causais e sugerir ou ensaiar estratÃgias para reverter esse quadro. / The creation and expansion of the Family Health Program (FHP) in Brazil bring to Family Practice (FP), as medical specialty, highlight because itâs the more adequate one for that kind of work. Recent partnerships between Health and Education State Departments try to regulate the graduation and post graduation of health workers, attending the demands of consolidation of the National Health System of Brazil (NHS). Investments ware taken to increase FP residency position number, but maybe there is an incongruity between career intentions of future doctors and the needs of the Brazilian NHS, what is shown by the low number of positions filled in those programs. The initial objective of this research was to determine predisposing factors to choice of FP as career. However, upon recognizing the disinterest by that specialty, we try to list explanatory hypotheses for such reality. It was, then, carried out a study involving 170 medical students of Federal University of Cearà at Sobral, which answered a questionnaire containing 32 questions about demographic and social characteristics, choice of the specialty, FHP and FP and factors that, in the opinion of the students, influence the choice of career. It was found that only one student made a choice of FP as specialty. However, the great majority doesnât reject the possibility of work provisionally in the FHP. The probable justifications for this disinterest are the precarious conditions of work, depreciation of the activity, low income, better salaries in remote cities and few perspectives of professional growth. The hidden curriculum, cited by international articles, also play a role, but it was not evaluated accurately in this research. Clinical specialties are the most preferred by those students. The most influencing factors for career choice, according to students, are personal interests, ethical and social commitment and possibility of make diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. In conclusion, career choice has many influencing factors. The interest by FP is modest. Despite many proposals to increase interest, these did not bring repercussion in some settings and are not scientifically confirmed. Even so, such influencing factors it must be identified and strategies for revert that picture must be tried.

Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2016 / Refer to document

The understanding of why students decide to become music therapists is valuable information for music therapy educators and policy makers and published information is lacking. The use of expectancy-value theory provides a framework to understand student choices. Researchers can better understand why students purse a career in music therapy by examining students’ abilities, beliefs, expectancies, and values related to the choice. The purpose of this study was to examine why current undergraduate and equivalency students want to be music therapists. Music therapy students (N = 129) throughout the United States provided insight into their decision to become music therapists by completing a survey with questions about their expectancies and values. Results indicated that both undergraduate and equivalency students tended to choose to be music therapists because they expected music therapy to be a career that requires hard work and expert knowledge while maintaining their interest and morale. Results of a correlational analysis suggest there are several choice-making variables that may influence each other, indicating that the decision to become a music therapist is a complex process for students. Finally, the results of a Mann-Whitney U test suggested that there was no significant difference between the expectancies and values that influenced undergraduate and equivalency students’ choices to become music therapists. Music therapists in many capacities may use this information to improve recruitment and engagement of music therapy students.

This thesis examines the impact of the engineering culture on women engineering students??? gendered and professional identities. It is simultaneously focused on exploring how identity shapes, and is shaped by, women???s experiences of the engineering culture and, the relationship between gendered and professional identities. The research is set within the context of existing research on women in engineering, much of which has focused either on women???s experiences in industry or experiences of staff in academia, failing to recognise the importance of higher education (HE) as a gatekeeper to the engineering professions. Furthermore, despite numerous initiatives aimed at increasing the percentage of women entering engineering, the proportion of women studying engineering has remained stable, around fifteen percent, for the last few years. The research is grounded in an interpretivist approach, although it adopts a multimethod research design. Specifically it draws upon qualitative interviews with 43 women and 18 men engineering students, a questionnaire with responses from 656 engineering undergraduates and two focus groups with 13 women engineering students from seven departments at one university. These datasets are analysed with the aid of NVivo and SPSS to explore women engineering students??? career choices; women???s experiences of the HE engineering culture; the relationship between engineering education culture and women???s identities; whether there are cultural nuances between engineering disciplines; and, implications for strategies to attract and retain more women in engineering. Key findings from the research are that women and men make career choices based on similar factors, including the influence of socialisers, knowledge of the engineering professions, skills, ability and attributes, and career rewards. However, the extent to which each of this factors are important is gendered. The research also highlights key characteristics of the HE engineering culture, including competition, camaraderie, gendered humour, intensity, more theoretical than practical, help and support for women students and reinforcement of gender binaries. These findings all suggest that women are assimilated into the engineering culture or, at least, develop coping mechanisms for surviving in the existing culture. These strategies reveal a complex and difficult balancing act between being a woman and being an engineer by claiming a rightful place as an engineer, denying gendered experiences and becoming critical of other women. The research also tackles two key issues, rarely discussed in the extant literature. Firstly the help and support women students receive from lecturers and other staff, and the negative impact this has, and may continue to have, on women. Secondly, the analysis of discipline differences shows that design and technology is significantly different from other engineering disciplines in terms of culture(s) and women???s experiences. The thesis concludes that women???s enculturation into engineering results in their ???doing gender??? in a particular way. This means that women???s implicit and explicit devaluing and rejection of femaleness, fails to challenge the gendered cultures of engineering and, in many ways, upholds an environment which is hostile to women.

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Studien syftar till att undersöka vilka faktorer som haft betydelse för sex elitidrottares nya karriärval efter avslutad idrottskarriär. Den metod som användes var kvalitativ med inslag av både hermeneutiken och det narrativa synsättet för att få fram respondenternas egna beskrivningar av brytpunkten. Resultatet visar att upplevelsen av karriäravslutet skiljer sig mellan elitidrottare som slutat frivilligt och elitidrottare som slutat ofrivilligt, på grund av mättnad respektive skada. Processen mot att välja en ny karriär beskrevs av samtliga respondenter som svår samtidigt som alla kände sig motiverade inför det nya valet och i efterhand upplevde sin nya roll samt det nya karriärvalet som tillfredsställande. Respondenterna fattade ett praktiskt rationellt beslut utifrån tidigare erfarenheter av yrket, värderingar och känslor vid valet av ny karriär. Före detta elitidrottares karriärval är ett outforskat område inom vägledningsområdet vilket gör studien intressant för vidare forskning inom studie- och yrkesvägledningen. / This study will aim to explore the major important factors that influenced six elite athletes in their new career choices after retirement. The method used was predominantly qualitative, with hermeneutics and narratives added in order to encapsulate the respondents own descriptions of point break. The result shows that the experience of retirement differs between those whom retired wilfully, and those who were forced to; because of injury or lack of motivation. The process to choose a new career was described by all respondents as difficult. However, they all felt motivated in their new choices, and were, ultimately, satisfied. The respondents made a practical rational choice based on earlier experiences of the particular line of work, values and emotional content. The post-retirement careers of elite athletes is a field relatively unexplored within vocational guidance counselling, which makes this study interesting for further development of this field.

The objective of the study is to examine whether the experience from language courses abroad has had any impact on the career choices for four individuals. Based on a qualitative research methodology, four semi-structured interviews have been executed. The two research questions have been answered by letting four people recount their experiences from language courses abroad linked to their self-images and career choices. The outcome is that the experiences from the language courses contributed to a more or less altered self-image. Most of all, the interpersonal abilities were fostered, which led to the formation of a self-image characterized by improved confidence in social settings. The four individuals’ self-images have then impacted their career choices, however in different ways. The perceptions of their own abilities have played an important role in their choices of career paths. / Studiens syfte är att undersöka om fyra individers upplevelser av språkresan har haft betydelse för deras karriärval. Utifrån en kvalitativ forskningsmetod har fyra semistrukturerade intervjuer genomförts. Genom att låta fyra personer berätta om sina upplevelser av språkresan kopplade till deras självbilder och karriärval har studiens två forskningsfrågor kunnat besvaras. Resultatet visar att upplevelserna av språkresan bidrog till en mer eller mindre förändrad självbild hos dessa personer. Framför allt främjades den sociala utvecklingen, vilken medförde att en självbild kännetecknad av högre tilltro till sig själv i sociala sammanhang formades. De fyra personernas självbilder har i sin tur påverkat deras karriärval, om än på olika sätt. Bilden om den egna förmågan har spelat en viktig roll i val av karriärbana.