Open AccessVocational services research: Recommendations for next stage of work
Author(s) -
Charles E. Drebing,
Morris D. Bell,
E. Anthony Campinell,
Robert Fraser,
James F. Malec,
Walter E. Penk,
Laura Pruitt-Stephens
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of rehabilitation research and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1938-1352
pISSN - 0748-7711
DOI - 10.1682/jrrd.2010.06.0105
Subject(s) - warrant , vocational education , consistency (knowledge bases) , work (physics) , field (mathematics) , quality (philosophy) , psychological intervention , psychology , applied psychology , computer science , business , engineering , mechanical engineering , pedagogy , philosophy , mathematics , finance , epistemology , artificial intelligence , psychiatry , pure mathematics
As the field of vocational services (VS) research matures, it is necessary to review its progress and identify any important gaps in measurement and methodology that may hamper future efforts. To encourage progress, we have identified (1) ways to increase consistency in measuring employment outcomes, (2) emerging patterns and lingering gaps in the range of variables and measures commonly used in VS research, (3) broader methodological patterns and needs in the area of study design and sampling, (4) interventions that warrant additional study, and (5) broad strategies to increase the overall amount and quality of VS research. The goal of this article is to assist the field in achieving clearer coherence in shared expectations and standards for research so that the field can consolidate its gains as it helps people successfully return to rewarding jobs in the community.
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