This study examined how individuals make sense of their work narratives – autobiographical stories about their work lives – and the implications for individual well-being
2019
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- This study examined how individuals make sense of their work narratives – autobiographical stories about their work lives – and the implications for individual well-being
- Survey responses and narrative themes from life story interviews were collected from 119 adults
- Results show that people made sense of their work lives most often by constructing themes about personal agency
- The findings support prior research suggesting that socioeconomic factors, access to resources, and working conditions increase the likelihood of finding and benefiting from meaningful work
- For individuals wishing to find meaning in their work, job design characteristics, and developing a sense of agency can be levers for fostering meaning and well-being
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