Local Places Ruling Life

Compromises and Restricted Career Choices in Rural Sweden

Datos Bibliográficos

ID18928811
AutoresElin Ennerberg (0000-0002-0161-9193, Malmö University, autor de correspondencia), Janna Lundberg (0000-0003-2806-4404, Malmö University), Malin Axelsson (0009-0005-9519-5043, Malmö University)
Año2022
Volumen5
Número4
Páginas281-295
Fecha de publicación2022-12-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Applied Youth Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2204-9193 • E-ISSN: 2204-9207
EditorialSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s43151-022-00085-5
PMID40477776
OpenAlexW4307988335
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas20

In this article, we explore the theme of choice in relation to education and work by discussing the notion of “compromise” within career guidance. In particular, we analyse compromises related to career choice in regard to groups and individuals who are restricted — or belong — to a particular geographical place and how this spatial limitation is managed and discussed by career guidance counsellors who work with unemployed individuals. The article is based on the following questions: How are compromises and restricted choices considered in relation to place and belonging? How do career guidance counsellors and other professionals discuss compromises of choice? The qualitative interviews have been conducted with career counsellors working with unemployed individuals in rural Sweden. Four themes emerge: location as a given/non-issue, location as opposed to interest, location as personal life and location as an obstacle. We argue that belonging can be seen as more available to certain groups. For example, career counsellors view the claims of belonging by young people as less valid than for individuals who can present caring and family obligations as reasons for not being mobile

Political science · Sociology · Employment and Welfare Studies · Psychology · Rural development and sustainability · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics