Unemployed People Research Articles

Getting the job done: A narrative approach in person-centered service provision for unemployed people in a vulnerable position.

Getting the job done: A narrative approach in person-centered service provision for unemployed people in a vulnerable position.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF SELF-EFFICACY WITH PERCEIVED FUTURE EMPLOYABILITY IN JOB SEEKERS OF HIGHER COLLEGE GRADUATES IN PADANG CITY

Over the last few years, unemployment in Indonesia has been dominated by the educated workforce. Unemployed people with the highest education completed at a university reached 673,485 people (Central Statistics Agency, 2022). College graduates who have job seeker status experience difficulty in obtaining employment. Therefore, college graduates need to be ready to enter the world of work. Perceived future employability refers to the perception of how employable he will be in the future and ready to enter the job market. The perception of self-readiness is preceded by a person's belief in his or her abilities. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and perceived future employability among job seekers who graduate from universities in Padang City. This research uses the theory of perceived future employability and self-efficacy. The sampling technique used in this research was purposive sampling. This research uses product moment correlation test data analysis techniques. It was found that the value of r = 0.631 with a value of p = 0.000 (p < 0.05) means that Ha was accepted, so it is known that there is a significant positive relationship between self-efficacy and perceived future employability in job seekers who graduated from universities in the city of Padang.

Main activity trajectory clusters of unemployed people with partial work ability and cluster features

Background: The early identification of different subgroups of individuals with partial work ability is important for the development of appropriate and effective services in order to prevent exclusion from working life and prolongation of unemployment. Aims: This study aimed to identify different main activity trajectory clusters of people with partial work ability before their participation in work ability support services and to examine sociodemographic, health, work ability and functioning features of the identified clusters. Methods: The sample consisted of clients who had participated in the Finnish Work Ability Programme during 2020–2022. Using the main activity data spanning from 2005 to 2021, optimal matching was applied to examine the similarity between the participants’ main activity trajectories. Second, using cluster analysis, participants were categorised into four main activity trajectory clusters. Finally, the sociodemographic, health, work ability and functioning features of clusters were examined. Results: A total of 643 individuals participated in the study. Four clusters were identified: (a) early-onset retirement, (b) from studies to outside the workforce, (c) from employment to unemployment and (d) long-term employment. Individuals in the ‘early-onset retirement’ cluster had the best perceived work ability and functioning. Problems relating to health, work ability, functioning and well-being were highlighted in the ‘from employment to unemployment’ cluster. Conclusions: Unemployed individuals with partial work ability form a heterogeneous population who often have several different underlying reasons for decreased work ability. Multiple data sources are needed to identify the special characteristics and needs of the people with partial work ability.

Health promotion for the unemployed: the evaluation of the JOBS Program Germany from the trainers’ perspective

BackgroundThe JOBS Program Germany is a labor market integrative and health promotion intervention for unemployed people. This study examines JOBS Program Germany trainers’ view of (1) the theoretical concept of the JOBS Program, (2) its practical implementation in Germany on-site, (3) its acceptance by participants, and (4) the training effects. The study aimed at identifying potential for adaption allowing adjustments to improve the practical implementation and the training effectiveness.MethodsJOBS Program Germany trainers (two for each training) were interviewed via voluntary survey (computer-assisted web interviews) after each training.ResultsFourteen JOBS Program trainings have been conducted and all trainers responded resulting in 28 interviews. 78.5% and 85.7% of the respondents were rather or very satisfied with the theoretical contents and its practical implementation, respectively. Almost all trainers (96.4–100.0%) were satisfied with the on-site coordination, the cooperation with the organizer’s employees, the room equipment, the training room size, and the environmental conditions in the training rooms. In 89.3% of all responses the trainers rated the last training a success. However, the trainers also provided valuable suggestions for further improvement in Germany. This concerns the revision of the training manual, the adjustment of the trainer training and the preparation of participants.ConclusionBesides the trainers’ positive view on the different dimensions of the training content and implementation, their suggestions can help ensure that many unemployed people in Germany could benefit from a continued regular implementation of the JOBS Program Germany in the future.Trial RegistrationGerman Clinical Trials Register (DRKS), DRKS00022388. Registered on 20 July, 2020.

Social integration of unemployed young people and adults with disabilities

The study aims to achieve the objective of special psychopedagogy, which aims at two distinct aspects: improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and their social and professional integration. The central objective of this research is the identification of the social and professional integration of people with disabilities from Constanta county. Furthermore, the models of social and professional integration are observed with the help of three Questionnaires: Questionnaire of assessment of social and professional integration (ISP); Quality of life inventory- QOLI and „Happiness” scale from The 46 AB5C Facetes.

Associations between the Abilitator, a self-reported measurement tool of work ability and functioning, and national register-based indicators of health and employment

ObjectivesThe Abilitator is a recently developed self-reported measurement tool for work ability and functioning of people in a weak labour market position. The aim of this study was to describe...

Dual-task difficulties as a risk factor for unemployment in people with multiple sclerosis.

No study has investigated the impact of dual-tasking difficulties as a risk factor for unemployment in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). The aim was to examine the influence of dual-task performance on employment status and work difficulties and to identify the predictors of employment status in pwMS. Eighty-four pwMS, including 42 employed and 42 unemployed, participated in the study. Dual-task difficulties were assessed using the Dual-task Impact on Daily-living Activities-Questionnaire (DIDA-Q), while dual-task performance was evaluated through the 30-second Walk Test and Nine-Hole Peg Test, incorporating a cognitive task. Walking and cognitive function were also measured. Employed pwMS had better scores in walking, cognitive function, single and dual-task performance than unemployed pwMS (p<.05). Lower scores in walking (odds ratio [OR]=1.81, p<.001) and upper extremity-related (OR=1.44, p=.019) dual-task performance and higher scores in the cognitive subscale of the DIDA-Q questionnaire (OR=1.20, p=.037) were significantly associated with higher odds of being unemployed. Among employed pwMS, DIDA-Q subscales showed moderate-to-strong correlations with MSWSDQ-23 scores. The other variables showed weak-to-moderate correlations with subscale and total scores of MSWSDQ-23. Cognitive function, as opposed to motor function, has been found to be a significant predictor of unemployment in pwMS.

Integrative review on career interventions with unemployed people: Nature, outcomes, and recommendations

AbstractThe study of career development among unemployed people is vital for effective institutional responses. This integrative review based on Torraco's protocol fills a literature gap by synthesizing research on interventions for this population. Seven keywords, five databases, and six eligibility criteria were defined. Among 324 articles, 36 were reviewed. Findings highlight diverse counseling modalities, emphasizing group interventions and remote delivery. Tailored approaches, including length, frequency, and social‐emotional and career dimensions, are crucial. Practical recommendations emphasize comprehensive, psychological support, goal‐oriented counseling, and postintervention assistance. These insights underscore vocational psychology's importance in addressing unemployment, impacting government policies, career services, and psychologists.

Improving Work Participation Outcomes Among Unemployed People with Mental Health Issues/Mental Illness: Feasibility of a Stigma Awareness Intervention.

As stigma is a barrier to work participation of unemployed people with mental health issues/mental illness (MHI), a stigma awareness intervention can be helpful to make informed decisions about disclosing MHI. The aim of this process evaluation was to investigate the feasibility of a stigma awareness intervention, to explore experiences of clients and their employment specialists; and to give recommendations for further implementation. The intervention consisted of a stigma awareness training for employment specialists and a decision aid tool for their clients with (a history of) MHI. For the process evaluation, six process components of the Linnan & Stecklar framework were examined: recruitment, reach, dose delivered, dose received, fidelity and context. Using a mixed-methods design, quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed. The six components showed the intervention was largely implemented as planned. Questionnaire data showed that 94% of the clients found the tool useful and 87% would recommend it to others. In addition, more than half (54%) indicated the tool had been helpful in their disclosure decision. Qualitative data showed that participants were mainly positive about the intervention. Nevertheless, only a minority of clients and employment specialists had actually discussed the tool together. According to both, the intervention had increased their awareness of workplace stigma and the disclosure dilemma. The implementation of a stigma awareness intervention was feasible and did increase stigma awareness. Experiences with the intervention were mainly positive. When implementing the tool, it is recommended to embed it in the vocational rehabilitation system, so that discussing the disclosure dilemma becomes a routine. The study was retrospectively registered at the Dutch Trial Register (TRN: NL7798, date: 04-06-2019).

Self-perceived and calculated health literacy score in long-term unemployed people

Abstract Introduction Recent studies show that low levels of health literacy are widespread in Germany, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups such as long-term unemployed individuals. At the same time, it is unclear to what extent commonly used health literacy tools are tailored to the needs and literacy skills of socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. Therefore, we examined to what extent self-perceived and calculated health literacy scores of long-term unemployed people in Germany correlate. Methods We conducted 171 semi-structured interviews between November 2022 and February 2023 with long-term unemployed people in 11 occupational reintegration settings in Bremen, Germany. Health literacy was measured by the HLS-EU-Q16 (self-report health literacy score) and the Newest Vital Sign (calculated health literacy score). Descriptive and correlation analyses were performed with R. Results According to HLS-EU-Q16, 37% of the 171 participants (male=112, female=59) had sufficient health literacy, according to NVS only 29%. An inadequate health literacy score was shown by 19% according to HLS-EU-Q16, and by 48% according to NVS. The applied tools did not show a statistically significant correlation (r = 0.105, p = 0.17). Conclusions Self-reported health literacy data (e.g., measured by the HLS-EU-Q16) could underestimate deficits in health literacy and may be insufficient as a sole assessment tool to determine health literacy among low-literate populations as long-term unemployed people. Key messages • Various tools exist to measure health literacy. Not all measures might be suitable for all population groups. Literate skills should be considered while applying different health literacy measures. • More health literacy data on low-literate populations is needed in the literature. Health literacy tools applied in these population groups should be short and easy to understand.

Investigating the Importance and Goals of Economic Fish Farming in Faryab Province

This research is about the importance and goals of fish farming in Faryab province, considering the world's population which is constantly increasing and its growth will not stop at any time, there is no doubt that the world's current food industry will not meet the needs and humans must Think about food sources for new protein sources.&#x0D; Fish is one of the most important resources for humans, especially food sources: major fishermen and people who catch fish only for a living catch these animals from the wild.&#x0D; The importance of this current research on the importance of fish farming in our Faryab, regardless of the fact that it provides part of the food rich in protein needed by our country. It is an important source of employment for unemployed people in the rural areas of Faryab province. On the other hand, Faryab Province, with its diverse climatic conditions, and abundant natural facilities, has a good background for breeding activities of freshwater and warm water fish. It can be seen that different districts of Faryab Province have a blessed sea that has prepared a colorful table for thousands of living creatures.&#x0D; The main purpose of conducting research is to obtain information about the importance and objectives of fish farming in Faryab province, and with the increase in population, the demand for aquatic products, especially fish meat, is increasing. At present, fish meat food is promoted in many restaurants in Faryab province and fish meat has a good market in this province, so in this regard, every day tens of kilos of high-quality raw fish enter Faryab province from the provinces and districts of Afghanistan. This is proof of having a good domestic market for fish meat in Faryab province.&#x0D; Fish resources are renewable resources. A large number of people in developed and developing countries are busy working in this sector. Fish breeding and hunting are one of the most beneficial jobs for the people of the world, Afghanistan, and especially the people of Faryab province. Fish meat provides approximately 14 percent of the animal protein needed by the world's population. In a number of developing countries, fish is a supplementary food component of the people's diet. Fish farming and fishing are a source of employment and foreign currency income in developed and developing countries. The necessary information about the background of this research was collected from books, articles, and authentic scientific journals, and in the findings section, the necessary information was collected using a questionnaire, and the results after analysis were included in the findings section.

The politics of researching a familiar field: research on youth unemployment in Daveyton township, South Africa

ABSTRACT This paper grapples with methodological issues related to ongoing debates on positionality and reflexivity by drawing on the author’s experience of conducting research in a culturally familiar field. The paper is based on in-depth qualitative research that examined the lived realities of unemployed young people residing in the township of Daveyton in South Africa’s Gauteng Province. This paper aims to transcend conventional perspectives on ‘outsider–insider’ dynamics as these do not fully explain the complexity of conducting research in a familiar field. The research involved the use of one-on-one interviews and group discussions. I use the term politics of conducting research in a familiar field to explain the texture, language, and daily realities of Daveyton, which are familiar to me given my upbringing in a similar community that I grew up in. To elaborate on this, I formulate three dimensions of the politics of researching a familiar field which are as follows: (1) Ambiguities of the ‘element of surprise’; (2) Re-negotiating entry; and (3) wider concept of the researcher as ‘outsider’. The paper concludes by calling on researchers conducting studies within their own or similar communities to pay specific attention to the nuances of class privilege, exclusion, and power in order to provide meaningful analysis of the existential conditions that participants face.

Ghosting from the workplace: The impact of feedback (or lack thereof) on applicants’ psychological needs satisfaction

Background: Applying for a job can be a stressful experience. When a potential employer chooses to not move forward with a candidate, they can either directly tell them or cease communication altogether—known as ghosting. Ghosting has harmful consequences, such as lower basic psychological needs satisfaction than direct rejection, and there has been an apparent increase in this phenomenon by potential employers. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of being ghosted after submitting a hypothetical job application. Methods: An international sample of unemployed people (N = 554) completed an online job application task and were randomly assigned to receive no (i.e., ghosted), impersonal, or personal feedback. Results: While our manipulation was perceived as intended, there was not an effect of condition on needs satisfaction. However, exploratory analyses suggest that ghosted participants have greater self-esteem and control than those that received personal feedback. Thus, the effect of being ghosted during a job application may not be as clear cut as previously thought. Conclusion: Although the current study did not find evidence that applicants feel worse after being ghosted than being directly rejected, such an experience can still hurt, and more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of being ghosted by a potential employer.

Penerapan Algoritme K-Means Dalam Mengelompokkan Data Pengangguran Terbuka Di Provinsi Jawa Barat

Unemployment is a major social problem in many regions, including West Java province in Indonesia. West Java province is one of the most populous regions with a high level of urbanization. With population growth and urbanization, the challenge of creating enough jobs becomes more difficult. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to cluster open unemployment data in West Java communities classified by the number of unemployed people by district or city. This research uses CRISP-DM method with K-Means clustering algorithm. The result of this research is 10 regencies/cities that have low level of unemployment, then there are 15 regencies/cities that have medium level of unemployment and there are 2 regencies/cities that have high level of unemployment. The result of the test using Davies Bouldin Index cluster = 3 has the best cluster quality, because the value of the Davies Bouldin Index test result with c = 3 is the smallest value of 0.28, which is the lower, the better the cluster.

Digital tools to support mental health: a survey study in psychosis

BackgroundThere is a notable a gap between promising research findings and implementation of digital health tools. Understanding and addressing barriers to use is key to widespread implementation.MethodsA survey was administered to a self-selecting sample in-person (n = 157) or online (n = 58), with questions examining: i) ownership and usage rates of digital devices among people with psychosis; ii) interest in using technology to engage with mental health services; and iii) facilitators of and barriers to using digital tools in a mental healthcare context.ResultsDevice ownership: Virtually all participants owned a mobile phone (95%) or smartphone (90%), with Android phones slightly more prevalent than iPhones. Only a minority owned a fitness tracker (15%) or smartwatch (13%). Device ownership was significantly lower in unemployed people and those without secondary education. Device cost and paranoid ideation were barriers to ownership.Technology and mental health services: Most participants (88%) said they would willingly try a mental health app. Symptom monitoring apps were most popular, then appointment reminders and medication reminders. Half the sample would prefer an app alongside face-to-face support; the other half preferred remote support or no other mental health support.Facilitators: Participants thought using a mental health app could increase their understanding of psychosis generally, and of their own symptoms. They valued the flexibility of digital tools in enabling access to support anywhere, anytime.Barriers: Prominent barriers to using mental health apps were forgetting, lack of motivation, security concerns, and concerns it would replace face-to-face care. Overall participants reported no substantial effects of technology on their mental health, although a quarter said using a phone worsened paranoid ideation. A third used technology more when psychotic symptoms were higher, whereas a third used it less. Around half used technology more when experiencing low mood.ConclusionsOur findings suggest rapidly increasing device ownership among people with psychosis, mirroring patterns in the general population. Smartphones appear appropriate for delivering internet-enabled support for psychosis. However, for a sub-group of people with psychosis, the sometimes complex interaction between technology and mental health may act as a barrier to engagement, alongside more prosaic factors such as forgetting.

Do individualised projects help integrate the long‐term unemployed and disadvantaged people? Lessons from the Czech Republic

AbstractThis article evaluates a national project for the integration of long‐term unemployed and disadvantaged groups of jobseekers implemented in the Czech Republic since 2019. It discusses how individual work and active labour market policy measures for these groups have changed, and what the outcomes were. We combined a quantitative evaluation of the targeting and outcomes of the measures with a qualitative evaluation of changes in the project implementation through semi‐structured interviews and focus group discussions conducted at the Labour Office branches. The findings show the need to broaden the availability of hard measures such as private‐sector placement subsidies for the most disadvantaged jobseekers, and to improve soft measures (counselling and training), especially if front‐line workers do not have sufficient competences for individual work. We are cautious about generalising the findings, as the pandemic complicated the implementation of soft measures.

Pemberdayaan Home Industry Pembuatan Tepung Sagu dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Keluarga: Studi Kasus Kelurahan Kwala Begumit Kecamatan Binjai Kabupaten Langkat

This study aims to find out how the Empowerment of Home Industry for Making Sago Flour in Improving the Family Economy (Case Study of Kwala Begumit Village, Binjai District, Langkat Regency). This research is a descriptive qualitative research, data collection methods are observation, interviews and documentation. The subject of this research focuses on sago factory founders, managers and workers. Data analysis techniques in this study were data reduction, data presentation, and periodic conclusions drawn during the study. The results of this study indicate that the existence of this home industry can create jobs for the people of the village of Kwala Begumit Village, Binjai District, Langkat Regency. It is very well realized that the development of the community's economy through the small and medium business sector has proven to help the community in their family's economic life by reducing the level of unemployment that occurs in many rural areas. This is one of the distinctive characteristics of the small industrial sector, by continuing to develop and empower the community's economy, it will be able to help with the problem of lack of jobs and the large number of unemployed people in the village of Kwala Begumit Village, Binjai District, Langkat Regency. The development of the home industry that occurred in Kwala Begumit Village, Binjai District, Langkat Regency can be said to have increased and has developed because this area is the area that has the most number of micro businesses.

Labor resources of Kazakhstani villages

The action of the law of supply and demand for labor is reflected in wages and reveals the discrepancy between jobs and the composition of workers in terms of quantitative and qualitative parameters. The ongoing processes are related to the demographic situation, territorial characteristics, sectoral structure of the economy and other factors that serve as the basis for studying the labor market through segmentation. The goal is to assess the current situation in the field of labor resources, identify patterns and develop recommendations for improving the efficiency of their functioning. Methods – analysis and synthesis, systemic approach, economic and statistical (comparative analysis, relative and average values, comparison). To determine the strategic directions of state policy to increase employment and reduce the number of unemployed rural people, the method of generalizations was used. Results – the degree of development of this topic in the works of Kazakhstani and foreign scientists, the current state and features of functioning of the labor market in rural areas of the republic, employment and unemployment indicators in rural areas by age groups and level of education in dynamics were studied. Particular attention is paid to employment in agricultural production, which provides more than 32% of jobs. Measures are proposed to increase the attractiveness of rural areas for living and ways to improve the efficiency of the functioning of the rural labor market. Conclusions – the implementation of the measures considered will significantly increase the well-being of residents, socio-economic stability in society, and food security in the country. It is necessary to improve the activities of labor relations institutions, including information support, as well as expand the scope of entrepreneurship.

The impact of the Covid -19 pandemic on the level of unemployment in the City of Krakow

The coronavirus pandemic and the related economic crisis have led to a significantincrease in the number of unemployed people throughout Poland. After years of visibleimprovement in terms of reducing the unemployment rate, there was a "forcedregression". People who were forced to register in Labor Offices included not onlythose who had lost their jobs, but also those whose health condition did not allowthem to work full-time. However, it should be remembered that registered unemployedpeople not only still want to improve their qualifications, but also they are interestedin professional activation in various forms. The aim of this text is primarily to showhow the Covid -19 pandemic contributed to the increase in the number of unemployedpeople in the city of Krakow. For this purpose, an analysis was made of changes thathave occurred since 2015 until today. The above topic was developed using the availableliterary sources on the subject and Internet resources. The literature used to writethis paper was both by Polish and foreign authors. The relevant Internet data comesfrom specialized websites on topics similar to those presented, such as the official sitesof Labor Office or the Central Statistical Office. On their basis, a review and contentanalysis of the above materials was carried out.

Pemberdayaan Home Industry Pembuatan Tepung Sagu dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Keluarga: Studi Kasus Kelurahan Kwala Begumit Kecamatan Binjai Kabupaten Langkat

This study aims to find out how the Empowerment of Home Industry for Making Sago Flour in Improving the Family Economy (Case Study of Kwala Begumit Village, Binjai District, Langkat Regency). This research is a descriptive qualitative research, data collection methods are observation, interviews and documentation. The subject of this research focuses on sago factory founders, managers and workers. Data analysis techniques in this study were data reduction, data presentation, and periodic conclusions drawn during the study. The results of this study indicate that the existence of this home industry can create jobs for the people of the village of Kwala Begumit Village, Binjai District, Langkat Regency. It is very well realized that the development of the community's economy through the small and medium business sector has proven to help the community in their family's economic life by reducing the level of unemployment that occurs in many rural areas. This is one of the distinctive characteristics of the small industrial sector, by continuing to develop and empower the community's economy, it will be able to help with the problem of lack of jobs and the large number of unemployed people in the village of Kwala Begumit Village, Binjai District, Langkat Regency. The development of the home industry that occurred in Kwala Begumit Village, Binjai District, Langkat Regency can be said to have increased and has developed because this area is the area that has the most number of micro businesses.