Response to work transitions by United States Army personnel: Effects of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and career resilience

    Authors

    M. A. Gowan; S. L. S. Craft;R. A. Zimmermann

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Psychol. Rep.

    Keywords

    JOB LOSS; REEMPLOYMENT; MOTIVATION; BEHAVIORS; Psychology, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    This paper examined association of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and career resilience with the responses of 171 United States Army personnel making the transition to civilian jobs. Specifically, the study addresses whether personality traits are related to the appraisal of the transition from Army to civilian life and to how individuals plan to manage the transition to yield employment success. Self-esteem, self-efficacy, and career resilience were the personality variables examined. Only self-esteem and career resilience were related to harm appraisals of the transition. None of the personality variables were related to use of coping strategies. Limitations of the study and suggestions for research are provided.

    Journal Title

    Psychological Reports

    Volume

    86

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2000

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    911

    Last Page

    921

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000087695900027

    ISSN

    0033-2941

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