This qualitative research investigates the extent to which 401 women under supervision identify employment-related personal projects (i.e., actions taken to achieve abstract goals) as a way to make their lives better. Psychological theory about personal projects and feminist pathways theory guided the analysis. Findings reveal how project meaningfulness, self-efficacy, and social support to carry out the project affect well-being. Structural barriers, disability, and transportation issues were also identified. Findings suggest that many women pursue and benefit from employment-related projects. Correctional agents can assist women by helping them choose meaningful projects and providing information, resources, and social support.

这项定性研究调查了401名接受监督的妇女在多大程度上确定了与就业有关的个人项目（即为实现抽象目标而采取的行动），以改善其生活。有关个人项目的心理学理论和女权主义途径理论指导了这一分析。研究结果揭示了项目意义，自我效能感以及开展项目的社会支持如何影响幸福感。还确定了结构性障碍，残疾和运输问题。调查结果表明，许多妇女从事与就业有关的项目并从中受益。惩教人员可以通过帮助妇女选择有意义的项目并提供信息，资源和社会支持来帮助妇女。