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Future working prospects of urban emerging adults in post-pandemic Brazil

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The pandemic highly impacted the working world and career construction, and emerging adults are one of the most affected groups. Through in-depth interviews, the study aimed to identify, understand and contrast the future working prospects in the post-pandemic among 20 low- and high-skilled emerging adults in Brazil, using consensual qualitative research. Findings indicated both demanded stability, the need to study to improve job skills and greater solidarity. However, while low-skilled participants expressed hopelessness and the need to improve the quality of work, high-skilled ones sought to be promoted within their current job, looked for new opportunities or intended to be entrepreneurs.

Source: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance

DOI: 10.1007/s10775-026-09813-2

Authors: Marcelo Afonso Ribeiro, Andréa Knabem

Institutions: Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Language: English

Topic: Education and Labor Relations

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,090