Exploração da carreira em reclusos: a importância das características individuais

Translated title of the contribution: Career exploration in inmates: the importance of individual characteristics

Liliana Faria*, Sandra Marques, Joana Carneiro Pinto

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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the vocational exploration competences in adult inmates according to sociodemographic variables. The participants of this study were 58 inmates of prison in Portugal. The results indicated that the inmates were in a situation favorable to the vocational exploration. Statistical significant differences were found in Stress according to the civil status and in Results Certainty and Professional Environment Exploration according to the academic degree. It is concluded that the major challenge for counseling professionals is to facilitate the well-being of inmates, helping them to understand the reality and face the challenges of living and working in society after the incarceration.
Translated title of the contributionCareer exploration in inmates: the importance of individual characteristics
Original languagePortuguese
Pages (from-to)127-141
Number of pages15
JournalRevista Brasileira de Orientação Profissional
Volume15
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2014

Keywords

  • Career exploration
  • Prisoners
  • Treatment

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