A relational theory of working
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...In settings with a positive work climate, this often provides workers with relationships that help to furnish a sense of meaning and connection in life (Blustein, 2011)....
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...In addition to survival needs, work acts as a pathway for social connectedness (Blustein, 2006, 2011)....
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...Some immigrants may also face marginalization based on invisible characteristics like lack of legal documentation of residence (Binggeli, Dietz, & Krings, 2013; Marfleet & Blustein, 2011)....
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...…with greater attention being devoted to the plight of the unemployed (Blustein et al., 2013), working poor (Ali, 2013), irregular migrant workers (Marfleet & Blustein, 2011), and a host of others who have been marginalized in the career development discourse (see Blustein, 2013, for a review)....
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...In the current theoretical endeavor, two constructs emerging from the relational theory of working (Blustein, 2011) are used to understand the complex and unique ways that relationships support the attainment of decent work and well-being....
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...The second need outlined by the PWF is social connection, which describes the aspects of work that provide access to relationships with others, as well as a sense of connection to society and the world at large (Blustein, 2006, 2011; Flum, 2015)....
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...…gain fewer social connections through work, and experience a comparative lack of social support (Clarke et al., 2007; Evans and Gibb, 2009) along with increased social isolation, which are known psychological stressors (Blustein, 2006, 2011; Swanson, 2012; Blustein et al., 2013; Flum, 2015)....
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