Navigating the world of work
Experiences and perspectives of care leavers in China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7160640 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shian Yin (0000-0002-1361-1471, Coventry University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 955-978 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-08 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Public Child Welfare (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1554-8732 • E-ISSN: 1554-8740 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15548732.2024.2376725 |
| OpenAlex | W4400461408 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 34 |
This study explores the employment experiences of care leavers in China, addressing a gap in understanding their transition into the workforce. Through qualitative interviews with 19 participants, five distinct work pathways were identified: (i) placement approach – typical, (ii) placement approach – typical plus, (iii) self-job-searching approach – typical, (iv) self-job-searching approach – typical plus, and (v) self-job-searching approach – typical 'on the way.' The findings highlight care leavers' proactive roles in navigating their employment journeys, yet also reveal challenges such as educational setbacks, insufficient work skills, lack of support, and societal discrimination, particularly against those with physical impairments. Enhanced support systems are essential
China · Medical education · Political science · Qualitative research · Sociology · Work (physics · Workforce · Workforce development · Child Welfare and Adoption · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Policies and Family
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| Citations per year | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |