Caroline Straub
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Caroline Straub is a leading scholar in career studies, whose research illuminates the complex dynamics of meaningful work in the modern economy. Her work primarily explores the intersection of career calling, workaholism, and the gig economy, challenging the assumption that a strong vocational calling is always beneficial. In her highly influential 2025 study, "Is living a calling really a double-edged sword?"—which has already garnered significant attention with 2 citations—Straub employed latent profile analysis to reveal that for gig workers, living a calling can paradoxically lead to excessive working and negative outcomes. This work has reshaped how scholars understand the dark side of passion-driven labor. Her broader contributions include advancing methodological approaches to studying career phenomena and providing critical insights into the well-being of non-traditional workers. Straub’s research has been instrumental in helping both academics and practitioners recognize that even the most fulfilling careers require careful boundary management, making her a vital voice in contemporary vocational psychology.
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