Review of literature on the career transitions of performing artists pursuing career development

Few studies in the existent empirical literature explore the career transitions of performing artists. First, we provide working definitions of career transition and of a performing artist. Thereafter, we peruse empirical studies, from the 1980s onward, that delineate the career transition process i...

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Published in:International journal for educational and vocational guidance 2017-07, Vol.17 (2), p.211-232
Main Authors: Middleton, Jerry C., Middleton, Jason A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artists
Career Change
Career Development
Career development planning
Coping
Education
Education Work Relationship
International and Comparative Education
Performing artists
Professional and Vocational Education
Psychological Patterns
Retirement
Theater Arts
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Summary:Few studies in the existent empirical literature explore the career transitions of performing artists. First, we provide working definitions of career transition and of a performing artist. Thereafter, we peruse empirical studies, from the 1980s onward, that delineate the career transition process in terms of three main types of transition: transitioning from training to professional work, transitioning due to voluntary or involuntary factors, and transitioning due to retirement. We examine the process and psychological consequences of these career transitions. We then discuss empirically informed ways by which performing artists cope with career transition, and conclude with considerations for future studies.
ISSN:0251-2513
1873-0388
1573-1782
DOI:10.1007/s10775-016-9326-x