Family Circumstances Research Articles

Systematic Analysis of Commuting Behavior in Italy Using K-Means Clustering and Spatial Analysis: Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Transport Solutions

Transport Demand Management (TDM) is crucial in shaping travel behavior and enhancing urban mobility by promoting sustainable transport options. This study represents a comprehensive analysis of employee commuting behavior across seventy-seven cities in Italy, with a focus on Rome as a case study. It investigates some requirements of the workplace travel plan as a TDM strategy for promoting sustainable commuting. An online survey conducted in June 2022 yielded 2314 valid responses, including 1320 from private car drivers. K-means clustering was used to identify distinct behavioral patterns among commuters, revealing four clusters based on demographic factors and transport preferences, such as age, gender, family circumstances, vehicle ownership, willingness to walk, ride bicycles, or e-scooters, and reasons for mode choice. This study analyzed Rome’s public transport network, land use, and private car use. Results underscore the need for tailored transport policies that enhance inclusivity and accessibility, especially for employees with family members who cannot commute independently. A spatial analysis of Rome reveals significant infrastructure deficiencies, such as complicated transfers and inaccessible stations, which discourage PT use. Future research should explore the impact of remote work and psychological factors and conduct in-depth subgroup analyses to inform inclusive transport policy development.

Rehabilitation services for childrenwith disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates: Experiences of parents

Introduction: The Covid -19 pandemic brought changes in professional practice across the globe. Children with disabilities received rehabilitation services remotely throughout the lockdown periods to contain the virus in the United Arab Emirates. This paper explores the experiences of parents of children with disabilities who received remote rehabilitation services during the Covid-19 pandemic.Methods: A survey was developed by the study team in English and Arabic. Demographic data, characteristics of children, family circumstances, access to rehabilitation, use of assistive tools, financial and psychological implications on parents and children, and future use of remote therapy. It was deployed to the parents through the rehabilitation centers and was analyzed using descriptive statistics with frequencies and percentages.Results: The survey was completed by 239 parents whose children with disabilities received the rehabilitation services remotely mainly through telerehabilitation. The pressure and psychological impact on parents were high, reporting frustration (44.8%), and anxiety (59.8%), although (70.3%) recognized the importance of continued care for the child.Conclusion: Telerehabilitation was the means during the pandemic to ensure continued care in the UAE. In the future, remote rehabilitation will be appropriate in specific situations when there is limited or no access to the center. Future research should explore thecontinued use of telerehabilitation and its effectiveness.

Immigration Policy and Latinx/é Children from Mixed-Status Families: Mental Health Consequences and Recommendations for Mental Health Providers.

The impact of immigration policies on Latinx/é mixed-status families and their children is undeniable. Changes in immigration policy, focused on increased deportation enforcement, within the last three decades have led to an increased fear of deportation and unique circumstances mixed-status families must navigate. These circumstances, combined with fear of deportation, have had deleterious effects on the psychological well-being of the family, in general, and the children, in particular. This paper reviews the impact of immigration policies on Latinx/é mixed-status families, the unique circumstances of mixed-status families, and the mental health implications these have on the children specifically. Articles and books were selected from various sources that addressed Latinx/é mental health, mixed-status families, and immigration. After a review of the literature, these circumstances emerged: familial separation, citizen children second-class citizenry, developmental implications, psychological implications, and coping mechanisms and strategies of mixed-status families. Recommendations for mental health providers who work with children from mixed-status families are provided.

The Reasons for Choosing a Career as an Academic Staff in Comparison to Other Employment Alternatives

The article explores the main reasons why scientific and pedagogical professionals choose an academic career and university employment, given the wide range of job opportunities, limited choices, and lack of alternatives. It reveals the range of motivations for both the initial choice of a career and subsequent changes in employment, which are significant for various groups of academic professionals - those with no work experience, those who have worked outside the academic field, those who rotate within the field, and those who leave the university environment. The empirical basis for the study is based on interviews with 145 researchers and teachers from seven leading Russian universities. The main academic motivations for choosing a career as a scientific and pedagogical professional include: the desire to share knowledge, scientific curiosity, the desire to be part of the academic community, the intellectual challenges of the academic environment, and a desire for personal and professional growth. Non-academic motivations vary depending on whether a person has access to a variety of employment options. Those who do not restrict their options to the academic sector may choose the university because of its flexible work hours, long vacation periods, social status, government support, collegial atmosphere, social security, financial stability, and deferment from military service. Scientific and educational professionals who are committed to working in academia choose the university due to the presence of a prominent research school, the prestige and standing of the academic setting, and the resources available at the university. The informants, who initially chose a particular university as their employer, noted comfortable relationships in the team as one of the motives for their decision. They also mentioned personal and family circumstances and established interaction with their supervisor as important factors in their choice. Additionally, they felt a sense of belonging to the university's dynasty, which played a role in their decision-making process. The results of this study can be useful for university managers in their efforts to manage personnel sustainably. By understanding the motives behind the choices of their employees, managers can create a more effective system for attracting and retaining academic talent. This can help reduce staff turnover and improve the overall quality of education in Russian higher education institutions.

The “noise” of suicide attempts – relating LGBTQ+-specific vs. non-specific factors

Abstract Background Despite the numerous research on the determinants and risk factors of suicide attempts, an understanding of suicide attempts as a process that holistically captures the perspectives of the actors involved is still lacking. Our study, therefore, aimed to better understand, from different perspectives, how (process) and why (subjective meaning, patterns of interpretation) (a) suicide attempt(s) among LGBTQ+ youth happen and to relate LGBTQ+-specific vs. non-specific factors. Methods From 2021 to 2024, we interviewed LGBTQ+ youth in Switzerland who had attempted suicide between the ages of 14 and 25. As part of a multi-perspective approach, we also interviewed people from their social environment where possible. Data were collected and analysed using Grounded Theory Methodology, including theoretical sampling. The final sample consisted of 41 people: 7 bisexual/lesbian cis women, 4 bisexual/gay cis men, 15 trans/non-binary people of different sexual orientations, 3 heterosexual cis people, and 12 people from their social environment. Results Sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) emerged as either background or foreground “music” of the suicidal processes. In some LGBTQ+ youth, SOGI were key factors influencing their suicidality, e.g. experiencing a major lack of acceptance and barriers to accessing gender-affirming transition (foreground music type). In others, suicidality was mainly related to other aspects than SOGI, especially fundamental ones such as unsafe familial circumstances or sexualised violence, which were accentuated by SOGI-related factors e.g. feeling a lack of belonging (background music type). Further, a mixed type was identified, with SOGI and non-SOGI-related factors being equally important for suicide attempt(s). Conclusions Our study implies the need to adapt health promotion, suicide prevention, and early detection and intervention strategies according to the identified types of suicidal processes.

Covid-19, working from home and work–life boundaries: the role of personality in work–life boundary management

Working from home (WFH) has accelerated in occurrence following social distancing measures directed at stemming the spread of Covid-19 globally. Using a sample of 41 in-depth qualitative interviews and measurement of the personality scores of the 41 interviewees, who are UK academics, using the IPIP test questionnaire, we explored how mandatory WFH impacts the boundary management of different academics based on their personality and the role of personality in their boundary-management approach to enhance work-life balance (WLB) during Covid-19. Our results suggest that mandatory WFH impacts academics differently depending on their personality, with academics high in conscientiousness and introversion (compared to their neurotic and extroverted colleagues) more suited to managing work and life domains to maintain a WLB while working from home. Building on boundary theory, we uncovered that while conscientious and introverted academics preferred and used integration as their boundary-management style, extroverted academics preferred segmentation in favor of family, but used volleying as a boundary-management style. Neurotic academics leaned toward our newly uncovered boundary-management style – quitter. Our findings suggest that the family circumstances of academics play an important role in their boundary-management styles. Overall, our study suggests relationships between personality and boundary-management styles and characteristics.

Psychosocial disorder or rational action? Contrasting professional and pupil narratives of school exclusion

ABSTRACT Over the last five years, the Excluded Lives team has been examining the patterns and processes of school exclusions across the UK in order to identify those factors which may exacerbate or reduce exclusions. One of most the striking aspects is the contrasting accounts of the causes of exclusion provided by professionals and pupils. Drawing on interview data from 29 school-based professionals and 16 excluded pupils in Wales, the paper analyses the different discourses which underpin their respective narratives. Professional accounts draw on discourses of vulnerability – seeing their pupils’ behaviour as symptomatic of some underlying malaise, typically as victims of adverse socio-economic and familial circumstances. Pupils’ accounts, on the other hand, are not about underlying ‘causes’, but about the specific circumstances of the ‘offence’. In their accounts, they are neither vulnerable nor victims. Indeed, they present their actions as rational – sometimes even heroic – responses to their situation. In drawing out this contrast, the paper does not seek to privilege one type of narrative over another – for both contain ‘truths’. However, it concludes that the hierarchy of credibility might need to be rebalanced in favour of the pupil if pupil-professional dialogue is to progress and trust be fostered.

A lifespan perspective on fetal alcohol syndrome: Developmental challenges and outcomes

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) result from alcohol exposure during the intrauterine life of the fetus and are the most common nonheritable, avoidable causes of intellectual disability and a wide range of neurobehavioral outcomes. Alcohol causes neurotoxicity in the developing brain. Children with FASD experience behavioral issues from an early age and progress to adulthood. The prevalence of alcohol consumption among women is increasing. Clinically, symptoms in children with FAS manifest in a wide range of ways, probably as a result of the quantity and timing of alcohol exposure, as well as maternal and genetic effects. All of these elements contribute to the mechanisms through which alcohol harms a growing brain, the specifics of which are still largely unknown. Neuroimaging reveals alterations in the structure of the brain, white matter structure, cortical development, and functional connections. However, recent advancements and ongoing research have yielded encouraging findings that could result in the use of FAS screening tools and therapy for individuals. Intervention aims to enhance development, address behavioural challenges, and ensure suitable educational programming. Prioritizing early childhood intervention is crucial to prevent secondary disabilities that may arise from delays in obtaining a definitive diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Effective nutritional therapies as well as cognitive rehabilitation are now being tested. This disorder represents the intersection of complicated societal, community, family, and biological circumstances that increase the risk for intergenerational suffering, health disparity, and social injustice. This paper aims to guide healthcare professionals and policymaker in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with FAS through effective strategies.

SINGLE PARENTING AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This paper investigates the effects that single parenting can bring to the emotional development of students at primary school as it is more commonly seen among single-parent families, taking into account what makes this particular type of parenting both specific to single-parent families and typical for single-parent children. With an increasing number of children today being raised by a single parent, there is also an increasing need to understand what this means for their emotions. This qualitative and quantitative study explores how parenting styles, economic hardships, and social support networks interlock. The empirical findings indicate that single-parent households may face different issues. First of all, the shortage of finances and less time for emotional investment is a great limitation. However, that might not outweigh the strengths based on parent-child relationships, good communications, and community support. The research suggests that children from single-parent homes can grow up with surprising resilience and emotional well-being when supported by stable relationships. The study also stresses forming relationships with teachers, friends, and other relatives that will help them develop positively emotionally. The study further proposes that teachers and the makers of educational policy should strive for developing programs that will be supportive to all single-parent families for optimum emotional development of children. This paper sets out in general to add to understanding of the interaction between single parenting and emotional development. It is hoped that this input could be helpful too in informing practice and policy at many levels to support children in all kinds of family circumstances.

Exploring longitudinal patterns of absences, exclusions and attainment in secondary schools in Scotland

Objective and ApproachWe seek to understand the impacts that absences and exclusions have on educational outcomes in secondary school pupils in Scotland. We adopt a Multilevel Structural Equations Modelling approach to analyse data from the newly linked administrative database created under the “Children’s Lives and Outcomes” research strand of the Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR), which includes data from Education Analytical Services (Scottish Government) and Public Health Scotland (NHS) from the period between 2007-2019, and the 2001 and 2011 Census. ResultsWhile exclusions, absences and attainment are known to be associated with each other and with individual and structural factors, less is known about how these phenomena play out over time in the Scottish education system. Our analyses focus on a particular cohort of students followed up over their entire schooling period to understand how longitudinal patterns of school absences and exclusions, and other relevant individual and structural factors are interrelated over time. We show that variation across schools and local authorities in these outcomes is significant and substantial in Scotland. We also analyse the impact of these longitudinal patterns on attainment, with an emphasis on mental health wellbeing and familial socioeconomic circumstances. Conclusions and ImplicationsBy elucidating further these relationships and interrelationships, we expect our findings to be pertinent to policymakers and practitioners, contributing to inform strategies, policies and/or interventions to reduce the inequalities in exclusions, absences and attainment, ultimately helping to improve children and young people’s school experiences and outcomes.

The Effect of Family Empowerment Based on Family-Centered Nursing on the Level of Family Independence in Preventing Stunting in Toddlers in the Simomulyo Community Health Center Working Area, Surabaya

Introduction: Stunting in toddlers is a major public health concern that impacts the next generation. It was suggested that the problems that occurred at the Simomulyo Health Center in Surabaya are mostly the result of parental and family circumstances. But at now, families and parents are unable to carry out their roles to the best of their abilities. The reason for this examination was to explore the relationship between family empowerment and family independence in preventing little child stunting, utilizing the family-centered nursing paradigm as a basis. Method: The research design employed a straightforward random sampling technique, and 154 respondents in total were sampled. Utilizing inclusion and exclusion criteria, 77 respondents were allocated to the intervention bunch and 77 respondents to the benchmark group. The instruments utilized in this experiment were questionnaires. 1) Demographic data; 2) Family assessment using the Family Centered Nursing Model of the Ministry of Health, developed from Friedman's research. This family examination will be conducted with the presence of a health provider. Assess the family's resources and strengths using the SCREEM (Social, Cultural, Religious, Economic, Educational, and Medical) framework. The statistical analysis used the Mann-Whitney test with p0.05 and the Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results: The outcomes showed that there was a significant distinction in the level of family independence between the intervention and control bunches following the intervention. The difference test between the treatment and control groups produced a value of p<0.001 when conducted using Mann Whitney. Conclusion: Family empowerment grounded in a family-centered nursing paradigm can increase the degree of family independence and ward off stunting in toddlers. A later study found that toddler stunting can be avoided with greater family independence. Further research included a sustained coaching program for stunting prevention that spans from the beginning of a marriage to the first 1000 days of life (HPK).

Tracking Listening Skill Development in Infants and Children with Hearing Loss: A Normative Dataset for the Functional Listening Index-Paediatric (FLI-P®).

Longitudinal studies highlight the importance of early intervention and timely device fitting for language development in children with congenital or early acquired hearing loss. Due to the variability in hearing loss, comorbidities, family circumstances, and service access, individualised monitoring of listening development is essential to inform decision-making. The Functional Listening Index-Paediatric (FLI-P), a 64-item hierarchical checklist of listening skills, has been validated for children with hearing loss aged 0-6 years. This study aimed to develop benchmarks for the FLI-P in typically hearing children, allowing for comparison with individual children with hearing loss. FLI-P scores were obtained from parents/caregivers of 561 typically hearing children aged 0-72 months. Each child's FLI-P score was categorised into a 6-month age block, with a minimum of 36 data points per block. Quantile regression was employed to establish percentiles of FLI-P scores by age. FLI-P scores were successfully recorded for all 561 children. Regression analysis determined that the 16th and 84th percentiles of FLI-P scores corresponded to approximately ±1 standard deviation from the median score for each age group. A graphical representation of these percentile trajectories was created to facilitate comparison between children with hearing loss and the normative data. A normative dataset of FLI-P scores from typically hearing children has been established, allowing for comparisons with the scores and developmental trajectories of individual children with hearing loss. The study demonstrates how FLI-P can guide early intervention decisions and effectively monitor progress.

Kinship Care Disruptions and Child Institutionalisation in Bali, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

This qualitative study explores the factors contributing to the disruption of kinship care and the subsequent institutionalisation of children in Bali, Indonesia. Through in-depth interviews with 50 children residing in child welfare institutions and 16 parents or familial caretakers, the study examines the changing social and cultural perceptions of child institutionalisation and its impact on traditional Balinese kinship systems. The findings reveal that economic hardship, family circumstances and the perceived benefits of institutional care for education are the primary drivers of child institutionalisation. The study highlights the need for strengthening family support systems, adhering to national standards of care and promoting community-based alternatives to institutional care, particularly kinship care and foster care, as part of a continuum of care. Recommendations are provided for policymakers, practitioners and researchers to address the challenges faced by children and families in Bali and to promote family-based care.

Longitudinal evidence of the influence of early life circumstances, family characteristics, social ties and psychological distress on healthy behaviours ofBrazilian adults: The Pro-Saude cohort study.

This study examined the influence of early life circumstances, family characteristics, social ties and psychological distress in adulthood on adult's health-related behaviours. A cohort study (Pro-Saúde Study) involving technical and administrative civil servants at university campuses in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil was conducted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Data from 2155 adults were collected at baseline (1999) and after a 13-year period (2012-13). Family characteristics at 12 years of age were assessed retrospectively in 1999. Gender, marital status, living situation, social support, social networks of relatives and psychological distress were also measured in 1999. Data collection in 2012-13 included information about marital status, social networks of relatives, cigarette smoking, fruit and vegetable consumption and physical exercise. A conceptual model testing the relationships between variables was assessed through structural equation modelling. Female gender (β = 0.043), better social networks of relatives in 1999 (β = 0.053) and 2012-13 (β = 0.069) and low psychological distress (β = -0.048) directly predicted less smoking. Better social networks of relatives in 2012-13 was directly linked to higher consumption of fruits (β = 0.045) and vegetables (β = 0.051) and being physically active (β = 0.070). Low psychological distress directly predicted higher fruit consumption (β = -0.040). Family characteristics at 12 years-old, marital status and living with other people were linked indirectly with health behaviours through social networks, social support and psychological distress. Adults with better early life family and social circumstances, and those who were married reported positive health behaviours through indirect pathways. Stronger social ties and lower psychological distress represented the pathways by which early life circumstances and relationship status influenced positive health behaviours.

Music Therapy with Preterm Infants and Their Families after Hospital Discharge: An Integrative Review.

After discharge from a neonatal unit, families of preterm infants may require therapeutic support to address challenges related to their infant/s' development, changed family circumstances, and/or parent wellbeing. This integrative review (IR) sought to examine the impact of music therapy on preterm infants and their families post-hospital discharge. A systematic search encompassing seven databases resulted in 83 citations, with six studies initially meeting the inclusion criteria. A further six studies were evaluated and selected upon their publication during the review process. Each study was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT), followed by the identification of major themes and sub-themes. Our results suggest that music therapy contributed to creating supportive physical and metaphorical environments for preterm infants and their families, in which they could acquire essential skills, tools, and resources for fostering communication and connection with one another. Preterm infants and toddlers may have also enhanced their developmental skills through music therapy sessions post-discharge. Further investigation into the impact of music therapy on preterm infants and their caregivers at different timepoints after hospital discharge is recommended, as well as a comparison of individual and group music therapy outcomes on infant development and parent health. Future research should include a broader spectrum of family members, along with caregivers from diverse family structures and gender identities, reflecting practices already established in some clinical settings.

Special psychophysical condition as a circumstance that mitigates punishment in Art. 117 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

The article is devoted to elucidating the essence of a special psychophysical condition as a circumstance that mitigates the punishment in Art. 117 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine «Intentional murder by the mother of her newborn child.» It has been established that this type of murder is a privileged murder. It has been proven that it has an extremely powerful effect on the psycho-emotional state of a woman giving birth and the process of giving birth to a child, which is recognized as a stressful factor, as a result of which she may lose the ability to behave adequately. Emphasis is placed on the presence of certain features of the psychophysical state in a woman during the commission of a murder, which are caused by a combination of emotional tension caused by pregnancy and childbirth and the mental processes that accompanied them, which weaken the mother’s ability to be aware of her actions and control them. The factors that can cause disorders of the psycho-emotional state of a woman are singled out: the coincidence of difficult personal and family circumstances; divorce from the child’s father; unwanted pregnancy; difficult financial situation; negative microenvironment. It was established that there is no indication in the disposition of Art. 117 of the Criminal Code on the presence of a special psychophysiological condition of a woman as a mandatory feature of this criminal offense, which creates some problems in the qualification of criminal offenses. It has been proven that a mitigating circumstance in the case of a mother committing the murder of her newborn child during childbirth or immediately after it should be recognized precisely the psychopathic state that led to a mental disorder, which does not exclude the sanity of the person, but significantly weakens the possibility of realizing such actions and manage them. It was found that a woman in the process of childbirth cannot be considered as fully aware of her actions and in control of them. At the same time, it is not excluded that a woman at the time of childbirth or immediately after it may be in a state of morbid mental disorder, that is, be of limited sanity, in connection with which it is concluded that in such a case a special psychophysical state may coincide with limited sanity. It was concluded that the existence of a privileged type of murder provided for in Art. 117 of the Criminal Code, caused only by the possibility of the existence of a special psychophysiological state of a woman during childbirth or immediately after it. It is proposed to improve the current wording of Art. 117 of the Criminal Code by means of a legally defined indication of the need to establish the fact that a woman is in a special psychophysiological state.

Joining late, leaving early? Immigrant-native disparities in labor market exit

The retirement behavior of immigrants has received limited attention, despite many countries seeing rising immigrant shares in their aging populations. Population-wide data for Sweden reveals that the retirement hazard rate is higher among immigrants as early as age 50. Approaching age 65, marginal migrant groups are instead more likely to remain in the labor force rather than conform to retirement age norms. While education and family circumstances explain little of these retirement gaps, labor market history, health, and occupation are important determinants. Immigrant-native differences are more pronounced among men than women. Findings suggest that economic necessity or opportunity, rather than varying preferences, are the driving factors behind the observed retirement disparities.

Women naturalists in Tūhura Otago Museum, Dunedin

Historical studies on naturalists who contributed their expertise to Tūhura Otago Museum, are few and invariably deal with men. The roles that women played in the formation of its collections in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries are uncovered. The paucity of information in the handwritten museum registers and archive is supplemented to a small extent by newsprint and annual reports. Women’s expertise included field collecting and academic studies. Donations arose because of changing family circumstances or through friendships with the male curators. A few businesswomen also featured. The career of Lily Daff, the museum’s first female appointment, is described as she rose to become chief designer.

Effect of sarcopenia on short-term outcomes of gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection.

Sarcopenia has been reported to be associated with short-term outcomes after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The "strength, assistance with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and falls" (SARC-F) questionnaire has been widely used as a screening tool for sarcopenia; however, SARC-F combined with body mass index and age (SARC-F+EBM) has recently been reported to be more useful than SARC-F alone. This study aimed to investigate the association between sarcopenia, measured using SARC-F+EBM, and short-term outcomes after gastric ESD. Patients who underwent gastric ESD at our institution between May 2020 and June 2023 were included, and their medical records were reviewed retrospectively. A SARC-F+EBM score ≥ 12 indicated sarcopenia. We evaluated the incidence of adverse events and the length of hospital stay in the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups. Overall, 263 patients (64 and 199 in the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups, respectively) were investigated. The incidence of adverse events with a Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events grade ≥ 3 was not significantly different between the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups (6.2% vs. 8.5%, p = 0.791). The proportion of patients with an extended hospital stay (≥ 10days) was significantly higher in the sarcopenia group than that in the non-sarcopenia group (12.5% [8/64] vs. 3.5% [7/199], p = 0.012). Multivariate analysis showed that sarcopenia and lesions that present technical difficulty in ESD were independent risk factors for extended hospital stays (≥ 10days). Of the eight cases having extended hospital stays in the sarcopenia group, four were due to the management after gastric ESD, three were due to family circumstances, and one was due to decreased activities of daily living. Sarcopenia is not a predictor of adverse events associated with gastric ESD. However, patients with sarcopenia may be hospitalized for longer owing to non-ESD-related factors.

Descriptive Study of College Student’s Career Adaptability with An Internship Experience

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine career adaptability among college students with internship experience. Research Methodology: This study used a non-experimental design with a quantitative descriptive method. Respondents in this study were 64 college students with internship experience who were chosen by quota sampling technique. Respondents were asked to fill out a questionnaire on the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale with a reliability of 0.948. Results: The results of the study showed that the career adaptability of 76.6% of college students with an internship experience was categorized as high. Furthermore, the profile of each dimension of career adaptability shows that most college students with internship experience also have a high profile in all dimensions. Limitations: The inability to depict the career adaptability profile of respondents based on all the antecedent factors of career adaptability (adaptivity), such as cognitive ability and self-esteem, as well as other factors like educational institution, socioeconomic status, age, and family circumstances. Contribution: The research contributes by offering insights to guide higher education institutions in facilitating students' internship experiences. Additionally, it provides valuable knowledge to students about the importance of developing a comprehensive career adaptability profile. This understanding, which includes various dimensions of career adaptability, helps students prepare for future career challenges and transitions.