Julia DeVoy's聽research and teaching has concentrated on the� relationship of social class 巚ariables to the human lifespan, with a focus 巓n social mobility 巃mong low-巌ncome 巊lobal citizens that examines 巔ersonal aspects, as well as 巈cological contexts� such as 巉amily, faith, 巜orkplace, 巆ommunity and 巈ducational 巗ettings, which facilitate or constrain development. She is currently investigating ways in which economically disempowered individuals� develop dual 巆lass-based 巔sychological identities in order to transition to elevated economic levels 巜hile maintaining healthy 巈motional� well-being and relational support.�
Devoy has been involved nationally and internationally in social impact, social entrepreneur businesses and social justice work since 1989. DeVoy is co-author of several articles on social class mobility, career development and work-based psychology including, among them: 淭he Psychology of Working: A New Framework for Counseling Practice and Public Policy� (Career Development Quarterly); 淪elf-concept� (Encyclopedia of Career Development); 淨ualitative Research in Career Development: Exploring the Center and Margins of Discourse About Careers and Working� (Journal of Career Assessment). She was selected as the Global Opportunities and Threats: Oxford (GOTO) awardee for best submission of an action oriented project geared towards addressing the complex issue of fresh water scarcity facing the world today.聽
