Psychological, Educational, and Sociological Perspectives on Success and Well-Being in Career Development

This article focuses on the relationship between trainers and apprentices within Swiss training centers and aims to highlight how interactional processes can lead to a legitimate, recognized and valued social position for learners within learning communities of practice. We consider this successful …

To a large extent, the Swiss dual system of vocational education and training is viewed positively when considering how it supports smooth transitions from school to work. Nevertheless, the level of dropout from the system also highlights some of its limitations. As a follow-up to a qualitative stud…

Adolescents' self-esteem is an important indicator of their successful development and their well-being. This paper investigates the impact of educational trajectories on the development of women's and men's self-esteem from mid to late adolescence in Switzerland. We posit that cooling-out processes…