Trust, respect and friendship: The key attributes of significant others in the lives of young working men
du Plessis, Karin and Corney, Tim (2011) Trust, respect and friendship: The key attributes of significant others in the lives of young working men. In: Apprentices: Young people in transition. Corney, Tim and du Plessis, Karin, eds. Incolink and Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies, Calton, VIC, pp. 33-49.
Abstract
A sample of 146 male construction industry apprentices (predominantly young men) in Australia self-reported on their significant relationships, as well as the key attributes of these relationships. The findings indicated that the young men shared events, disclosed confidences and looked for help and support from family, romantic partners and close friends. The key attributes of these relationships were trust, respect and friendship. Of concern are the 10 per cent of apprentices who are at risk of social isolation and who did not have anyone to turn to for support
Item type | Book Section |
URI | https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/25338 |
Official URL | http://www.acys.info/books/other_books/apprentices... |
ISBN | 9780646551883 |
Subjects | Historical > FOR Classification > 1608 Sociology Historical > FOR Classification > 1701 Psychology Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > College of Education |
Keywords | apprentices, young adults, construction industry, young men, supportive relationships, stressful relationships, friendships, psychological health, career support, career direction |
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