Claretha Hughes Data-verified

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Professor

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

faculty

18 h-index 165 pubs 942 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Claretha Hughes' research focuses on career development, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the intersection of human resource development (HRD) with technology. Her work investigates how individuals navigate career transitions, particularly in the context of evolving work environments such as virtual remote work. Hughes has explored the perceptions of K-12 teachers regarding educational leadership support during work transitions, with a comparative study between the United States and China. She has also examined the factors influencing entrepreneurial career choices among Chinese women and the role of Diversity Intelligence (DQ) and ethics within HRD scholarship and practice.

With 165 total publications and an h-index of 18, Hughes' scholarly output is substantial. Her recent work, including publications in 2024 and 2025, demonstrates her continued engagement with contemporary issues in career development and workplace dynamics. Key collaborators include Yuanlu Niu and Lisa M. Bowers, both from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, with whom she has co-authored multiple publications, indicating a strong collaborative network within her institution.

Metrics

  • h-index: 18
  • Publications: 165
  • Citations: 942

Selected Publications

  • Career Development Challenges Encountered by Women in VR Work Environments (2025)
  • Women’s Career Development in Virtual Remote Work Environments (2025)
  • Introduction (2025)
  • Conclusion and Implications for Future Research and Practice (2025)
  • Career Development Strategies and Opportunities for Women in VR Work Environments (2025)
  • Theories and Frameworks for VR Work and Career Development (2025)
  • Opportunities in VR Career Development (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Conclusion (2025)
  • Challenges in VR Career Development (2025)
  • Introduction (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Gender Differences in VR Career Development (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Career Development in VR Work (2025)
  • Best Practices and Strategies for VR Career Development (2025)
  • The Landscape of VR Work (2025)
  • Introduction (2024)

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Collaboration Network

14 Collaborators 8 Institutions 1 Country

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