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Kerka, Sandra – 1991
Adults experience cyclical periods of stability and transition throughout life. The conflict between role cycles may spur career change. Personality differences between voluntary changers and nonchangers have been identified in research. Career changes may be triggered by factors ranging from the anticipated (marriage, empty nest) to the…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Career Change