Cultural and Parental Influences on the Career Development of Second-Generation Chinese Canadians

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dc.contributor.advisorArthur, Nancy
dc.contributor.authorLei, Danni
dc.contributor.committeememberBoon, Susan
dc.contributor.committeememberCiccocioppo, Anna-Lisa
dc.date.accessioned2016-05-03T14:59:01Z
dc.date.available2016-05-03T14:59:01Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.submitted2016en
dc.description.abstractThis study explored cultural and parental influences on the career development of second-generation Chinese Canadians. A Systems Theory Framework of career development was used to frame the study. Using a qualitative approach, 10 participants with postsecondary education were individually interviewed. Thematic analysis revealed the pervasiveness of explicit conversations and implicit messages from parents throughout the lifetime, beginning in childhood. Cultural values and beliefs around work and career were often transmitted through the family, with participants compromising between family pressures and personal goals. It was difficult to separate parental values from personal values, with parental pressure shifting with time and context. In addition, the unique influences of sibling and peers were revealed. Participants expressed desire for more parental support and encouragement as well as other specific areas of support. Study limitations and implications for career counselling and educational institution settings are discussed, as well as future research directions.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLei, D. (2016). Cultural and Parental Influences on the Career Development of Second-Generation Chinese Canadians (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25501en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/25501
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/2936
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectEducational Psychology
dc.subjectEducation--Vocational
dc.subject.classificationcareer developmenten_US
dc.subject.classificationChinese Canadiansen_US
dc.subject.classificationfamily influenceen_US
dc.subject.classificationparental influenceen_US
dc.titleCultural and Parental Influences on the Career Development of Second-Generation Chinese Canadians
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineApplied Psychology
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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