@conference{
author = "Pajić, Sofija and Strižak, Nevena and Mijatović, Luka",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Introduction: Employability refers to the “capability to move self-sufficiently
within the labor market to realize potential through sustainable employment”.
Some authors analyze employability as an outcome in terms of a person’s
subjective or objective chance of a job on the labor market, whereas others
focus on employability as a set of individual and contextual antecedents of
sustainable employment. In the last few decades, research on employability
has blossomed, which resulted in a great volume of literature coupled with
the variety of contexts and populations among which employability is studied.
Among people with functional diversity, understanding factors that support
or impede employability is a key element in promoting social inclusion.
Aim: The aim of this study is to provide a systematic review of the individual
and contextual factors that relate to employability of individuals with
functional diversity. In addition, comparing the findings from multiple primary
studies, the study contributes to explaining the current inconsistencies.
Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search for relevant publications
across different databases (i.e., PsycINFO, Web of Science, Business Source
Premier). We used combinations of keywords pertinent to employability
and functional diversity in order to perform a qualitative analysis of the key
relationships.
Results: Preliminary results show inconsistency in theorizing and measurement,
as well as a lack of insight into the “how” of the theoretical framework.
Moreover, individuals with functional diversity experience a range of
barriers to employability, which vary depending on the context where studies
are conducted. Finally, the results substantially vary depending on the specific
conceptualization of employability, measurement, and functional diversity in
question.Conclusion: We unpack the antecedents of employability, increasing insight
into the complexity of its promotion among individuals with functional
diversity. From a societal standpoint, this is relevant in promoting decent work
for all. With the current labor shortage in key societal sectors, societies need
workers to develop beyond organizational boundaries.",
publisher = "Univerzitet u Beogradu – Fakultet za specijalnu edukaciju i rehabilitaciju/ University of Belgrade – Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation",
journal = "Zbornik radova - 12. Međunarodni naučni skup Specijalna edukacija i rehabilitacija danas Beograd, 27–28. oktobar 2023. Godine",
title = "Employability support and barriers among individuals with Functional diversity – a systematic review",
pages = "336-331",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rfasper_5343"
}
