make sure I complete this thesis. I would also want to express my appreciation to the faculty, st... more make sure I complete this thesis. I would also want to express my appreciation to the faculty, staff and students in the department of Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising, particularly Ms. Melinda Mooney for your support and encouragement. Thank you to my classmates for your feedback, insights and encouragement. To my spouse and my children who endured long hours of my absence, particularly to my dear husband Joseph for encouraging me, believing in me and praying for me, I love you and thank you. To Dr. Grace Namwamba of Southern University, Baton Rouge for encouraging me in pursuing this great endeavor, thank you. And to all those who have given me support and inspired me to complete this work, especially my friends who inspire me, and whose accomplishment drive me to do more and pursue better things, thank you for everything. Finally, thanks be to God for the gift of life, strength and wisdom, without whom I would never amount to anything. He who is able to do exceedingly above all that we ask, think or even imagine, to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
I dedicate this work to my husband and my children. Joseph you led the way for us. To my beloved ... more I dedicate this work to my husband and my children. Joseph you led the way for us. To my beloved children: Namayi, Mulaa, Opiri Junior and Anindo you can make it. iii To God be all the glory and honor for ever and ever, without Him I would be nothing and I would accomplish nothing. He gave me the life, the strength, the wisdom and the grace to complete this work. I pay my tribute to the trinity, God the father, Jesus Christ the son and God the Holy Spirit for who I am today.
Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants, 2021
This chapter focuses on the career development process of African immigrant women living in the U... more This chapter focuses on the career development process of African immigrant women living in the US. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences these women undergo after migration and how they negotiate these experiences to develop their careers. A qualitative inquiry, motivated by a grounded theory methodology, was used to collect data. In depth interviews using open ended and semi structured questions were used. Five participants were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling. Data was transcribed from the semi-structured interviews conducted with each participant and analyzed using thematic analysis. Five themes were generated, revealing gender specific experiences of these African women immigrants during their career journey. Data collected also revealed barriers and challenges in the process of career identity development process. The findings might provide useful information to career counselors who play a key role in helping immigrant women navigate through...
Each immigrant group expresses their cultural identity by using unique artifacts, such as ethnic ... more Each immigrant group expresses their cultural identity by using unique artifacts, such as ethnic dresses. In their new home, immigrants often create their traditional clothing styles and accessories and use them for self-identity, social identity, and ethnic identity. This qualitative study explored the motivations for consumption of collaboratively customized ethnic dress among African immigrant women in the US. The term, collaborative customization, was coined to describe how African women design ethnic dress in collaboration with a tailor. Gutman's (1982) Means-end chain (MEC) theory was used. Participants were motivated to consume their ethnic dress because of attributes such as durability, comfortability, quality, aesthetics; benefits such as fit, satisfaction, self-esteem; and values such as social identity and group identity. Other patterns that emerged included emotional attachment and special memories, clothing longevity and cultural identity. The implication is for fut...
Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants
Although the number of African immigrants in the United States has steadily increased, there rema... more Although the number of African immigrants in the United States has steadily increased, there remains a gap in understanding their lived experiences in the context of employment and wellness. Using qualitative method, this study investigated underemployment and wellness among six foreign-educated African immigrants. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss three themes that emerged from this study. Study design utilized was grounded theory. Participants in this study held professional jobs before relocating to the US. Results suggest that despite excitement of migrating to the US, African immigrants experience myriad life events from the time they land until when they settle down. Yet, the adaptation mechanisms reported include social networking and social support. Thus, three themes that emerged from this study are occupational, emotional, and social wellness. From the findings, the authors developed underemployment versus wellness conceptual framework that can be used for future s...
make sure I complete this thesis. I would also want to express my appreciation to the faculty, st... more make sure I complete this thesis. I would also want to express my appreciation to the faculty, staff and students in the department of Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising, particularly Ms. Melinda Mooney for your support and encouragement. Thank you to my classmates for your feedback, insights and encouragement. To my spouse and my children who endured long hours of my absence, particularly to my dear husband Joseph for encouraging me, believing in me and praying for me, I love you and thank you. To Dr. Grace Namwamba of Southern University, Baton Rouge for encouraging me in pursuing this great endeavor, thank you. And to all those who have given me support and inspired me to complete this work, especially my friends who inspire me, and whose accomplishment drive me to do more and pursue better things, thank you for everything. Finally, thanks be to God for the gift of life, strength and wisdom, without whom I would never amount to anything. He who is able to do exceedingly above all that we ask, think or even imagine, to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
I dedicate this work to my husband and my children. Joseph you led the way for us. To my beloved ... more I dedicate this work to my husband and my children. Joseph you led the way for us. To my beloved children: Namayi, Mulaa, Opiri Junior and Anindo you can make it. iii To God be all the glory and honor for ever and ever, without Him I would be nothing and I would accomplish nothing. He gave me the life, the strength, the wisdom and the grace to complete this work. I pay my tribute to the trinity, God the father, Jesus Christ the son and God the Holy Spirit for who I am today.
Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants, 2021
This chapter focuses on the career development process of African immigrant women living in the U... more This chapter focuses on the career development process of African immigrant women living in the US. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences these women undergo after migration and how they negotiate these experiences to develop their careers. A qualitative inquiry, motivated by a grounded theory methodology, was used to collect data. In depth interviews using open ended and semi structured questions were used. Five participants were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling. Data was transcribed from the semi-structured interviews conducted with each participant and analyzed using thematic analysis. Five themes were generated, revealing gender specific experiences of these African women immigrants during their career journey. Data collected also revealed barriers and challenges in the process of career identity development process. The findings might provide useful information to career counselors who play a key role in helping immigrant women navigate through...
Each immigrant group expresses their cultural identity by using unique artifacts, such as ethnic ... more Each immigrant group expresses their cultural identity by using unique artifacts, such as ethnic dresses. In their new home, immigrants often create their traditional clothing styles and accessories and use them for self-identity, social identity, and ethnic identity. This qualitative study explored the motivations for consumption of collaboratively customized ethnic dress among African immigrant women in the US. The term, collaborative customization, was coined to describe how African women design ethnic dress in collaboration with a tailor. Gutman's (1982) Means-end chain (MEC) theory was used. Participants were motivated to consume their ethnic dress because of attributes such as durability, comfortability, quality, aesthetics; benefits such as fit, satisfaction, self-esteem; and values such as social identity and group identity. Other patterns that emerged included emotional attachment and special memories, clothing longevity and cultural identity. The implication is for fut...
Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants
Although the number of African immigrants in the United States has steadily increased, there rema... more Although the number of African immigrants in the United States has steadily increased, there remains a gap in understanding their lived experiences in the context of employment and wellness. Using qualitative method, this study investigated underemployment and wellness among six foreign-educated African immigrants. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss three themes that emerged from this study. Study design utilized was grounded theory. Participants in this study held professional jobs before relocating to the US. Results suggest that despite excitement of migrating to the US, African immigrants experience myriad life events from the time they land until when they settle down. Yet, the adaptation mechanisms reported include social networking and social support. Thus, three themes that emerged from this study are occupational, emotional, and social wellness. From the findings, the authors developed underemployment versus wellness conceptual framework that can be used for future s...
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