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International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance

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01-07-2012

Qualitative research in career development: content analysis from 1990 to 2009

Authors: Graham B. Stead, Justin C. Perry, Linda M. Munka, Heather R. Bonnett, Abbey P. Shiban, Esther Care

Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Issue 2/2012

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A content analysis of 11 journals that published career, vocational, and work-related articles from 1990 to 2009 was conducted. Of 3,279 articles analyzed, 55.9% used quantitative methods and 35.5% were theoretical/conceptual articles. Only 6.3% used qualitative research methods. Among the qualitative empirical studies, standards of academic rigor and procedures that are typically honored within qualitative research were either not followed or were not reported. Fundamental changes need to occur if qualitative research methods are to rise to a higher level of publication and general interest among consumers of career development literature. Recommendations for future training and research are provided.

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Title: Qualitative research in career development: content analysis from 1990 to 2009
Authors: Graham B. Stead
Justin C. Perry
Linda M. Munka
Heather R. Bonnett
Abbey P. Shiban
Esther Care
Publication date: 01-07-2012
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-011-9196-1

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