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| Occupational Embeddedness: Concept, Measurement, Research Advance and Stage Characteristics |
| LU Ye，MA Qinhai，GUO Nan，YANG Chunjiang |
| 1. Northeastern University, Shenyang, China； 2. Northeast Petroleum University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China； 3. Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China |
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Abstract The present study applied the Embeddendess from working area to occupational area. Ng and Feldman(2007) proposed the concept of Occupational Embeddedness, which included the various dependent relationships of employees in the current occupation. First of all, this study analyzed the connotation, structure, and content of each dimension in Occupational Embeddness. In addition, it also distinguished the relevance of the similar concepts of organizational behavior. Secondly, it discussed the two types of measurements and summarized the empirical researches in this area. Finally, based on the career theory, this study discussed the characteristics of the employees in different stages. This study prospected for future research on occupational embeddeness.
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Received: 30 August 2016
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