Date of Award
2011
Document Type
Thesis - ECU Access Only
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Honours
School
School of Psychology and Social Science
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
First Supervisor
Associate Professor Lynne Cohen
Abstract
The purpose of the current paper is to provide a complete, critical review of the literature that explores the underemployment phenomenon. Underemployment occurs in various guises, but generally refers to a lower quality of employment relative to a past employment situation or a prescribed standard of comparison. This review initially provides a brief overview of the four major theoretical perspectives of underemployment and the five main dimensions used within the literature. The review then outlines the various definitions and measures for each of these dimensions, as well as the consequences each can have on the individuals experiencing them. The antecedents of underemployment are also discussed, and implications for future research are provided. Limitations of underemployment research studies are discussed throughout this review.
Recommended Citation
Poole, A. (2011). The experience of underemployment for Western Australian university graduates. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/18