Evaluation of effects of program for improving skills and motivation for employment

Psihologija

关键词: unemployment;    job search;    theory of planned behavior;   

DOI  :  10.2298/PSI1102131M

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Contemporary programs that have been implemented in order to help unemployedreduce time for finding a job are based on clear theoretical background andempirical evidence. In addition to providing opportunities to learn necessaryskills, these programs also incorporate important psychological componentswhich will be addressed in this paper. The goal of these interventions is toreduce time for finding a job, prevent long-term unemployment and negativeeffects of unemployment on individuals“ mental health. The paper presentsevaluation of the effects of these psychological interventions. The programwas based on Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior (2005), Bandura’ssocial-cognitive theory (1997) and cognitive-behavior theory of behavioralchange (Meichenbaum, 1993). The goal of this program was to help unemployedindividuals take an active role in finding a job, reduce time for finding ajob and prevent negative effects of unemployment on their mental health. Thetarget group of the program were young unemployed individuals ages 19 - 30,with at least high school level of education. Evaluation study was conductedon a sample of 92 male and female individuals who attended 3-daypsychological program. Participants filled out five short scales specificallydesigned to assess variables that were targeted for change, such as, activeapproach to finding a job, attitudes toward process of employment,self-efficacy and resilience to frustrations and obstacles. Scales wereadministered before and after the training. Evaluation results, based onthese pre and post measures, showed significant positive effects of thisprogram on all five variables.

【 授权许可】

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