Dr. Bernadette Campbell

Biography

Bernadette Campbell is an Associate Professor at Carleton University in the Department of Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. Her research interests include early career transitions, the work-life interface, and program evaluation. In her work on early career transitions, she examines the processes involved in career exploration and decision-making, particularly among recent university graduates. Campbell's research highlights the importance of traditional and proactive career exploration strategies and their impact on career success. She also looks at the role of anxiety in the career exploration process and how one's ability to envision their Future Work Self can predict career satisfaction. Additionally, Campbell investigates the intersection of work and personal life, focusing on mid-career workers and the balance between work and home life. Her interest in program evaluation seeks to understand the effectiveness of social programs and improve practices within organizations. She has published several papers and presented at multiple conferences, contributing significantly to her fields of interest.

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