Question.2758 - Post and explain your topic in terms of how you translated the social problem into a research problem. To aid you in your articulation of the research problem, you will want to consider the body of research literature you just prepared for the Supporting Literature section of the Prospectus Form. What areas of concern have been raised by other researchers? What are the major findings to date regarding the social problem/topic and what is yet unknown?
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Hello everyone, considering my topic "The Lived Experiences of Midlife Career Changers Due to Diverse Opportunities and Remote Work Options Across the Globe" and my understanding based on the Webinar from the weekly resources, the social problem tends to underpin the research that is increasing prevalence of midlife career changes, which, based on my assessment so far - is accelerated by the rise of diverse opportunities and remote work options across the globe. This trend is not merely an individual choice but rather a reflection of larger socioeconomic shifts, including technological advancements (AI incorporation into several sectors), economic restructuring, and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on traditional work structures (Grant, 2023). As the Walden University Catalog defines positive social change as a "deliberate process of creating and applying ideas, strategies, and actions to promote the worth, dignity, and development of individuals, communities...," this research aims to understand and address the challenges and opportunities faced by those navigating these transitions ("Walden University Writing Center," 2020). This social problem translates into a compelling research problem due to the gaps in existing literature. While studies have examined the impact of remote work on work-life balance and job satisfaction, few have delved into the lived experiences of midlife career changers who are leveraging these new modalities (Varadharajan & Buchanan, 2021). As Beth highlighted in the Webinar, understanding the "process" of social change is as crucial as the "product ("Walden University Writing Center," 2020)." Thus, this research seeks to uncover the nuanced experiences of these individuals, their motivations, the challenges they encounter, and how they adapt to new career paths and remote work environments. Moreover, the research problem extends to understanding the influence of individual characteristics (age, gender, cultural background) and organizational factors (company culture, support systems) on the success and satisfaction of midlife career transitions (Varadharajan & Buchanan, 2021). This aligns with Walden's vision of social change, which emphasizes "immediate solutions of critical societal challenges" and "advancing the greater global good." By exploring these factors, the research can contribute to "the improvement of human and social conditions," as per Walden's definition ("Walden University Writing Center," 2020). However, in conclusion, the topic chosen would employ a phenomenological approach in order to align with the Webinar's emphasis on understanding individual perspectives and experiences since this methodology is predicted to enable the researcher to capture the informative narratives of midlife career changers so the light is shed on complexities of their journey's, including diverse ways in which they navigate the changing world of work! Hoping to bridge the gap between the individual and the societal factors, translating a complex social problem into a focused research problem with the potential to generate influential insights and actionable proposals for both individuals and organizations. References Grant, E. (2023).?Mapping millennials' experiences of successful career change: helping and hindering factors (Doctoral dissertation, University of British Columbia). http://hdl.handle.net/2429/86075.? Varadharajan, M., & Buchanan, J. (2021).?Career change teachers: Bringing work and life experience to the classroom. Springer Nature. Career Change Teachers: Bringing Work and Life Experience to the Classroom - Meera Varadharajan, John Buchanan - Google Books. Walden University Writing Center. (2020).?Transitioning from coursework to doctoral capstone writing [Webinar].Links to an external site.https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/webinars/capstoneMore Articles From Research
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