an article by Daniel D. Dieringer (West Central Georgia Regional Hospital)
Janet G. Lenz and and Gary W. Peterson (Career Center, Florida State University)
and Seth C. W. Hayden (Department of Counseling, Wake Forest University) published in
The Career Development Quarterly
Volume 65 Issue 2 (June 2017)
Abstract
Although some research literature focuses on the integration of mental health and career counseling, there has been little that examines both areas in relation to depression and hopelessness. This study investigated the relationship among dysfunctional career thinking, depression, and hopelessness in a sample of 139 undergraduate and graduate students seeking drop-in or individual career counseling services at a university career center.
The authors found that two aspects of dysfunctional career thinking, decision-making confusion and commitment anxiety, accounted for a significant amount of variance in depression.
Decision-making confusion also accounted for a significant amount of variance in hopelessness.
Implications for counseling practice include the need for more careful screening of career clients who present with high levels of anxiety and negative thinking.
Future research could involve more diverse client populations, such as unemployed adults, and explore the use of additional screening measures to assess the intersection of career and mental health issues.
Showing posts with label career_counselling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label career_counselling. Show all posts
Sunday, 15 October 2017
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
Career Decision-Making Intervention With Unemployed Adults: When Good Intentions Are Not Effective
an article by Emily Bullock-Yowell, Kari A. Leavell, Amy E. McConnell, Amanda D. Rushing, Lindsay M. Andrews, Michael Campbell and Lauren K. Osborne (Department of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi) published in Journal of Employment Counseling Volume 51 Issue 1 (March 2014)
Abstract
This study adapted existing empirically supported interventions to explore options for serving large numbers of unemployed adults.
Participants included 150 unemployed adults (72 experimental group, 78 control group) seeking employment office services to maintain U.S. federal unemployment compensation. A 1-hour workshop was offered to the 72 experimental group participants. The same career development variables were assessed during data collection for both groups.
Results revealed the workshop had no impact on negative career thinking and potentially increased career decision-making difficulties in the experimental group. Intervention effectiveness issues, implications for future research, and intervention options with unemployed adults are discussed.
Full text available
Abstract
This study adapted existing empirically supported interventions to explore options for serving large numbers of unemployed adults.
Participants included 150 unemployed adults (72 experimental group, 78 control group) seeking employment office services to maintain U.S. federal unemployment compensation. A 1-hour workshop was offered to the 72 experimental group participants. The same career development variables were assessed during data collection for both groups.
Results revealed the workshop had no impact on negative career thinking and potentially increased career decision-making difficulties in the experimental group. Intervention effectiveness issues, implications for future research, and intervention options with unemployed adults are discussed.
Full text available
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Time Perspective and Career Decision-Making Difficulties in Adults
an article by Brian J. Taber (Oakland University, Rochester, USA) published in Journal of Career Assessment Volume 21 Number 2 (May 2013)
Abstract
Decision-making is not only contingent upon what takes place in the present but also on how one feels about the past and one’s hopes for the future.
However, when it comes to time perspective and career decision making, vocational psychology has focused exclusively on future time perspective.
The present study examines the relations among past, present, and future time perspectives and career decision-making difficulties in a sample of 195 adults seeking career counseling services. Participants completed the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) and the Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire (CDDQ). Results from canonical correlation analysis produced three significant canonical variates.
The results indicate that different patterns in time perspective are associated with different types of career decision-making difficulties. Areas for future research regarding time perspective and career decision making are discussed.
Abstract
Decision-making is not only contingent upon what takes place in the present but also on how one feels about the past and one’s hopes for the future.
However, when it comes to time perspective and career decision making, vocational psychology has focused exclusively on future time perspective.
The present study examines the relations among past, present, and future time perspectives and career decision-making difficulties in a sample of 195 adults seeking career counseling services. Participants completed the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) and the Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire (CDDQ). Results from canonical correlation analysis produced three significant canonical variates.
The results indicate that different patterns in time perspective are associated with different types of career decision-making difficulties. Areas for future research regarding time perspective and career decision making are discussed.
Monday, 17 June 2013
The well-being outcomes of career guidance
an article by Peter J. Robertson (Edinburgh Napier University, UK) published in British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Volume 41 Issue 3 (June 2013)
Abstract
The potential for career guidance to impact on well-being has received insufficient attention in the UK. There are both conceptual and empirical reasons to expect that the impacts may be positive, but a lack of evidence directly testing this proposition.
Career guidance has commonalities with therapeutic counselling suggesting analogous effects, and it promotes positive engagement in work and learning, which may be associated with health benefits. There are implications for services in reconciling health and employment objectives.
However, the promotion of well-being need not imply quasi-clinical ways of working. A call is made for more research and debate in the career guidance community as to the extent and implications of the potentially important relationship between career guidance and well-being.
Abstract
The potential for career guidance to impact on well-being has received insufficient attention in the UK. There are both conceptual and empirical reasons to expect that the impacts may be positive, but a lack of evidence directly testing this proposition.
Career guidance has commonalities with therapeutic counselling suggesting analogous effects, and it promotes positive engagement in work and learning, which may be associated with health benefits. There are implications for services in reconciling health and employment objectives.
However, the promotion of well-being need not imply quasi-clinical ways of working. A call is made for more research and debate in the career guidance community as to the extent and implications of the potentially important relationship between career guidance and well-being.
Monday, 31 December 2012
Exploring the career construction interview for vocational personality assessment
an article by Susan R. Barclay and Lori A. Wolff (The University of Mississippi, USA) published in Journal of Vocational Behavior Volume 81 Issue 3 (December 2012)
Abstract
This mixed-methods study explored the validity and usefulness of the Career Construction Interview (CCI) with college students (n = 83) from a midsize Southern university.
Using Pearson’s r correlations, comparisons were made between the three-letter RIASEC Strong Interest Inventory (SII) theme code and RIASEC theme codes derived from coding the CCI narratives of the participants.
Results indicated moderate correlation between the CCI and SII participant results.
Highlights
► We ascertain whether coders can develop RIASEC theme codes from narrative CSI question responses.
► We explore validity of the CSI, comparing coded results to Strong Interest Inventory (SII) results.
► Intraclass correlations indicate strong interrater reliability.
► Overall moderate correlation exists between CSI and SII participant results.
Abstract
This mixed-methods study explored the validity and usefulness of the Career Construction Interview (CCI) with college students (n = 83) from a midsize Southern university.
Using Pearson’s r correlations, comparisons were made between the three-letter RIASEC Strong Interest Inventory (SII) theme code and RIASEC theme codes derived from coding the CCI narratives of the participants.
Results indicated moderate correlation between the CCI and SII participant results.
Highlights
► We ascertain whether coders can develop RIASEC theme codes from narrative CSI question responses.
► We explore validity of the CSI, comparing coded results to Strong Interest Inventory (SII) results.
► Intraclass correlations indicate strong interrater reliability.
► Overall moderate correlation exists between CSI and SII participant results.
Friday, 28 December 2012
Story crafting: strategies for facilitating narrative career counselling
an article by Mary McMahon and Mark Watson (affiliation(s) not provided) published International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance Volume 12 Issue 3 (October 2012)
Abstract
Narrative career counselling is a growing force in career guidance and counselling that offers a direction for the field to respond to the needs of increasingly diverse client groups.
In this article, we review established and emerging approaches to narrative career counselling, then focus on the emerging story telling approach.
We offer examples of how career counsellors may facilitate narrative career counselling through three levels of story crafting questions, as well as mapping and scaffolding, which are illustrated by a case example.
Narrative career counselling is a growing force in career guidance and counselling that offers a direction for the field to respond to the needs of increasingly diverse client groups.
In this article, we review established and emerging approaches to narrative career counselling, then focus on the emerging story telling approach.
We offer examples of how career counsellors may facilitate narrative career counselling through three levels of story crafting questions, as well as mapping and scaffolding, which are illustrated by a case example.
Friday, 21 December 2012
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a career counselling strategy
an article by P. Nancey Hoare, Peter McIlveen and Nadine Hamilton (University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia) published in International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance Volume 12 Issue 3 (October 2012)
Abstract
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has potential to contribute to career counselling. In this paper, the theoretical tenets of ACT and a selection of its counselling techniques are over-viewed along with a descriptive case vignette.
There is limited empirical research into ACT’s application in career counselling. Accordingly, a research agenda is presented for the aim of integrating ACT with career counselling.
This agenda includes suggestions for addressing conceptual convergence, practitioners’ perspectives, counselling processes, measurement of impact, and applications in counselling.
Hazel’s comment:
ACT is often used in mental health counselling to get people to understand that what has happened to them in life has happened to them not been caused by them being a bad person. I have not previously heard of this being used in career counselling.
I learn something new every day in the writing of this blog!
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Career Thoughts, Indecision, and Depression: Implications for Mental Health Assessment in Career Counseling
an article by Jerry V. Walker III and Gary W. Peterson (Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA) published in Journal of Career Assessment Volume 20 Number 4 (November 2012)
Abstract
This study investigated the relationships among dysfunctional career thoughts and career indecision with respect to symptoms of depression.
Such information could be useful to counsellors in identifying individuals at the outset of career counselling who may be experiencing emotional distress from life stressors in addition to career stress.
One-hundred fifty-eight college students enrolled in a career development course completed measures of dysfunctional career thoughts, an occupational alternative question, and a measure of depression symptoms.
Results indicated that dysfunctional career thoughts and occupational indecision were related to depression symptoms, with decision-making confusion being the best predictor.
Implications of the findings for practice and research are discussed.
Abstract
This study investigated the relationships among dysfunctional career thoughts and career indecision with respect to symptoms of depression.
Such information could be useful to counsellors in identifying individuals at the outset of career counselling who may be experiencing emotional distress from life stressors in addition to career stress.
One-hundred fifty-eight college students enrolled in a career development course completed measures of dysfunctional career thoughts, an occupational alternative question, and a measure of depression symptoms.
Results indicated that dysfunctional career thoughts and occupational indecision were related to depression symptoms, with decision-making confusion being the best predictor.
Implications of the findings for practice and research are discussed.
Monday, 19 November 2012
Validating the Future Career Autobiography as a Measure of Narrative Change
an article by Mark C. Rehfuss (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA) and Annamaria Di Fabio (University of Florence, Italy) published in Journal of Career Assessment Volume 20 Number 4 (November 2012)
Abstract
This study examined the validity of the Future Career Autobiography (FCA; Rehfuss, 2009), a qualitative instrument designed to capture change or stability in individuals’ life and occupational narratives across time as a result of narrative career interventions.
Italian female entrepreneurs (N = 82) were randomly assigned into either an experimental group (n = 40) that received career counselling consistent with the Life Design paradigm or a control group (n = 42) that received no intervention.
The results indicated a significant narrative movement or change in the post-FCAs of the experimental group, moving from general to more specific life and occupational themes, while the control group’s pre- and post-FCAs remained similar across the same time period.
In addition, word count analysis revealed expanded narrative expression within the experimental group’s post-FCAs.
Together, these findings support the validity of this qualitative instrument.
Abstract
This study examined the validity of the Future Career Autobiography (FCA; Rehfuss, 2009), a qualitative instrument designed to capture change or stability in individuals’ life and occupational narratives across time as a result of narrative career interventions.
Italian female entrepreneurs (N = 82) were randomly assigned into either an experimental group (n = 40) that received career counselling consistent with the Life Design paradigm or a control group (n = 42) that received no intervention.
The results indicated a significant narrative movement or change in the post-FCAs of the experimental group, moving from general to more specific life and occupational themes, while the control group’s pre- and post-FCAs remained similar across the same time period.
In addition, word count analysis revealed expanded narrative expression within the experimental group’s post-FCAs.
Together, these findings support the validity of this qualitative instrument.
Friday, 12 October 2012
The role of dialogic processes in designing career expectations
an article by Marcelline Bangali and Jean Guichard Institut National d'Etudes du Travail et d'Orientation Professionnelle (National Institute for the Study of Work and Career Counselling) of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (National Conservatory of Applied Technologies) Paris) published in Journal of Vocational Behavior Volume 81 Issue 2 (October 2012)
Abstract
This article examines the role played by dialogic processes in the designing or redesigning of future expectations during a career guidance intervention. It discusses a specific method (“Giving instruction to a double”) developed and used during career counselling sessions with two recent doctoral graduates.
It intends both to help them outline or specify a career expectation and to create a means to observe the involved dialogic processes. This method was designed within the framework of the “making oneself self” model (Guichard, 2004, 2005, 2009).
Dialogic processes were analysed by referring to (a) this model’s conceptualisation of individual reflexivity, (b) the Benveniste general linguistic theory, and (c) the concept of “acts of thought”, as recently developed from the Peirce semiotic theory.
It appeared that each of these two graduates favoured different dialogic processes and acts of thought and evolved accordingly. One of them re-read her whole life and created a new career expectation. The other worked on his previous one to move it from the past university laboratory where he wrote his thesis to a future expected job in a specific private company.
Highlights
► The role of dialogic processes in a career guidance intervention is described.
► The processes of (re)designing their career expectations by 2 recent PhDs are shown.
► Analyses were conducted in referring to the “making oneself self” model and to Peirce’s and Benveniste’s theories.
► Clients appeared to rely mainly on either one of 2 forms of reflexivity during such interventions.
► One client created a new career expectation. The other one retained his previous one but modified its anchoring point.
Abstract
This article examines the role played by dialogic processes in the designing or redesigning of future expectations during a career guidance intervention. It discusses a specific method (“Giving instruction to a double”) developed and used during career counselling sessions with two recent doctoral graduates.
It intends both to help them outline or specify a career expectation and to create a means to observe the involved dialogic processes. This method was designed within the framework of the “making oneself self” model (Guichard, 2004, 2005, 2009).
Dialogic processes were analysed by referring to (a) this model’s conceptualisation of individual reflexivity, (b) the Benveniste general linguistic theory, and (c) the concept of “acts of thought”, as recently developed from the Peirce semiotic theory.
It appeared that each of these two graduates favoured different dialogic processes and acts of thought and evolved accordingly. One of them re-read her whole life and created a new career expectation. The other worked on his previous one to move it from the past university laboratory where he wrote his thesis to a future expected job in a specific private company.
Highlights
► The role of dialogic processes in a career guidance intervention is described.
► The processes of (re)designing their career expectations by 2 recent PhDs are shown.
► Analyses were conducted in referring to the “making oneself self” model and to Peirce’s and Benveniste’s theories.
► Clients appeared to rely mainly on either one of 2 forms of reflexivity during such interventions.
► One client created a new career expectation. The other one retained his previous one but modified its anchoring point.
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Counseling Issues for Adult Women in Career Transition
an article by Cynthia R. Ronzio (Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC) published in Journal of Employment Counseling Volume 49 Issue 2 (June 2012)
Abstract
This article addresses current psychosocial issues facing women in career transition and the implications of those issues for career counselors.
Specifically, psychosocial developmental trajectories, the roles of family and relationships, the importance of underlying physical and mental health issues, and sociocultural and contextual stressors are relevant for women in the midst of career change.
The author discusses how career counselors can prepare for this complexity and addresses clients’ current economic and social milieus. A checklist is provided to aid the career counselor in addressing the multiple issues that a new client brings to the 1st counseling encounter.
Abstract
This article addresses current psychosocial issues facing women in career transition and the implications of those issues for career counselors.
Specifically, psychosocial developmental trajectories, the roles of family and relationships, the importance of underlying physical and mental health issues, and sociocultural and contextual stressors are relevant for women in the midst of career change.
The author discusses how career counselors can prepare for this complexity and addresses clients’ current economic and social milieus. A checklist is provided to aid the career counselor in addressing the multiple issues that a new client brings to the 1st counseling encounter.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Effectiveness of career counseling: A one-year follow-up
an article by Sophie Perdrix, Sarah Stauffer, Koorosh Massoudi and Jérôme Rossier (University of Lausanne, Switzerland) and Jonas Masdonati (Laval University, Québec, Canada) published in Journal of Vocational Behavior Volume 80 Issue 2 (April 2012)
Abstract
The short-term effectiveness of career counseling is well supported in the literature. However, the long-term impact is often overlooked. This study quantitatively investigated the long-term stability of the positive effects gained through the career counseling process and qualitatively observed participants’ levels of career project implementation.
Results indicated a continual decrease of career indecision in the long-term and stabilization with regard to clients’ satisfaction with life. Age was found to be an important variable in long-term effectiveness, with younger clients’ career decision difficulties decreasing more significantly than that of older clients.
Moreover, career decision-making readiness increased only in the long-term for emotional and motivational variables. The majority of clients implemented their career choice within a period of one year; some partially implemented it; others changed their career choice, rather successfully; and few people did not demonstrate advancement in either their choice or its implementation during this period of time.
Abstract
The short-term effectiveness of career counseling is well supported in the literature. However, the long-term impact is often overlooked. This study quantitatively investigated the long-term stability of the positive effects gained through the career counseling process and qualitatively observed participants’ levels of career project implementation.
Results indicated a continual decrease of career indecision in the long-term and stabilization with regard to clients’ satisfaction with life. Age was found to be an important variable in long-term effectiveness, with younger clients’ career decision difficulties decreasing more significantly than that of older clients.
Moreover, career decision-making readiness increased only in the long-term for emotional and motivational variables. The majority of clients implemented their career choice within a period of one year; some partially implemented it; others changed their career choice, rather successfully; and few people did not demonstrate advancement in either their choice or its implementation during this period of time.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Vocation, Vocation, Vocation: placing meaning in the foreground of career decision-making
This occasional paper offers a collection of articles resulting from presentations given at the Centre's biennial conference on the Salomons campus of the University [Canterbury Christ Church] in May 2011.
Occasional Paper ISBN: 9-781-89925-391-3 Edited by Hazel Reid © Canterbury Christ Church University
The occasional paper is available to be downloaded in its entirety or as individual chapters.
Occasional Paper – Full Copy (PDF 88pp)
Introduction Hazel Reid (PDF 2pp)
Career guidance policy development under the Coalition Government: a critical analysis A.G.Watts
(PDF 8pp)
Receive in order to give: Eastern cultural values and their relevance to contemporary career counselling contexts Gideon Arulmani (PDF 7pp)
Philosophies for career work: what do we mean by “careers work”? And, anyway, who are “we”? Bill Law (PDF 11pp)
[Note: Difficult to read on screen because of diagrams in landscape. Print in colour for the best experience.]
Prayer, meditation and contemplation in career decision making Liane Hambly (PDF 7pp)
Knowledgeable practice requires more than practical knowledge: drawing on two counselling approaches for guidance work with young people Hazel Reid and Jane Westergaard (PDF 11pp)
Age Matters? An exploration of the similarities and differences in the values and beliefs of practitioners working with clients of different ages Barbara Bassot and Barbara Shottin (PDF 7pp)
Crossing the line? Personal and professional boundaries in tension Alison Fielding (PDF 7pp)
Parental influences on career and life choices – when did you last see your father? Anne Chant (PDF 8pp)
Keeping your balance on a floating raft: engaging with voices in collaborative working between statutory and non-statutory sectors in services for children and young people Joanna Oliver (PDF 7pp)
Vocational Pathways: The occupational experiences of older professional practitioners Ian King (PDF 8pp)
Occasional Paper ISBN: 9-781-89925-391-3 Edited by Hazel Reid © Canterbury Christ Church University
The occasional paper is available to be downloaded in its entirety or as individual chapters.
Occasional Paper – Full Copy (PDF 88pp)
Introduction Hazel Reid (PDF 2pp)
Career guidance policy development under the Coalition Government: a critical analysis A.G.Watts
(PDF 8pp)
Receive in order to give: Eastern cultural values and their relevance to contemporary career counselling contexts Gideon Arulmani (PDF 7pp)
Philosophies for career work: what do we mean by “careers work”? And, anyway, who are “we”? Bill Law (PDF 11pp)
[Note: Difficult to read on screen because of diagrams in landscape. Print in colour for the best experience.]
Prayer, meditation and contemplation in career decision making Liane Hambly (PDF 7pp)
Knowledgeable practice requires more than practical knowledge: drawing on two counselling approaches for guidance work with young people Hazel Reid and Jane Westergaard (PDF 11pp)
Age Matters? An exploration of the similarities and differences in the values and beliefs of practitioners working with clients of different ages Barbara Bassot and Barbara Shottin (PDF 7pp)
Crossing the line? Personal and professional boundaries in tension Alison Fielding (PDF 7pp)
Parental influences on career and life choices – when did you last see your father? Anne Chant (PDF 8pp)
Keeping your balance on a floating raft: engaging with voices in collaborative working between statutory and non-statutory sectors in services for children and young people Joanna Oliver (PDF 7pp)
Vocational Pathways: The occupational experiences of older professional practitioners Ian King (PDF 8pp)
Sunday, 3 July 2011
Who seeks career counselling?: …
a prospective study of personality and career variables among Swiss adolescents
an article by Elif Balin and Andreas Hirschi (affiliations not provided) published in International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance (Volume 10 Number 3 (October 2010))
Abstract
This study investigated whether career adaptability, personality, attitude towards career counselling and some demographic variables predict the help seeking behaviour in career counselling among 330 Swiss adolescents in eighth grade. The results indicated that boys were less likely to seek help and that career related variables and attitude but not personality significantly predicted help-seeking. Specifically, help seeking related positively to undecidedness and positive perception of career counselling. Implications for school and career counsellors and suggestions for future research are presented.
an article by Elif Balin and Andreas Hirschi (affiliations not provided) published in International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance (Volume 10 Number 3 (October 2010))
Abstract
This study investigated whether career adaptability, personality, attitude towards career counselling and some demographic variables predict the help seeking behaviour in career counselling among 330 Swiss adolescents in eighth grade. The results indicated that boys were less likely to seek help and that career related variables and attitude but not personality significantly predicted help-seeking. Specifically, help seeking related positively to undecidedness and positive perception of career counselling. Implications for school and career counsellors and suggestions for future research are presented.
Friday, 1 July 2011
Supervision to enhance educational and vocational guidance practice: …
a review
an article by Hazel L Reid (Canterbury Christchurch University) published in International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance (Volume 10 Number 3 (October 2010))
Abstract
Supervision to support the work of career practitioners is evident in many countries, but is not universal. The author presents a literature review, intending to emphasise the prime importance of developing supervision for guidance work. The author also considers the issues facing those training to develop the role of supervisors in southeast England. It is hoped the issues discussed will be pertinent for educational and vocational guidance services in other countries where supervision is a marginal or developing activity.
an article by Hazel L Reid (Canterbury Christchurch University) published in International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance (Volume 10 Number 3 (October 2010))
Abstract
Supervision to support the work of career practitioners is evident in many countries, but is not universal. The author presents a literature review, intending to emphasise the prime importance of developing supervision for guidance work. The author also considers the issues facing those training to develop the role of supervisors in southeast England. It is hoped the issues discussed will be pertinent for educational and vocational guidance services in other countries where supervision is a marginal or developing activity.
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
The mediating roles of career self-efficacy ...
and career decidedness in the relationship between contextual support and persistence
an article by Simon Lloyd D Restubog and Patrick Raymund James M Garcia (The Australian national University) and Afryll R Florentino (The University of New South Wales) published in Journal of Vocational Behavior Volume 77 Issue 2 (October 2010)
Abstract
Drawing from Social cognitive career theory, we examined how types of contextual support (e.g., parental support and number of career counselling sessions received) influence persistence. In addition, we test the roles of career self-efficacy and career decidedness as mediating mechanisms in the relationship between these types of contextual support and persistence. One hundred forty-six undergraduate students were surveyed over three measurement periods. Data were collected from multiple sources: surveys from students and parents and students’ archival data. Results provided support for our hypothesised mediated model. Time 1 student and parent ratings of support and Time 1 number of counselling sessions received were related to greater Time 2 career self-efficacy and Time 2 career decidedness. This in turn was associated with Time 3 persistence (i.e., reduced academic programme turnover). Theoretical and applied implications are discussed.
an article by Simon Lloyd D Restubog and Patrick Raymund James M Garcia (The Australian national University) and Afryll R Florentino (The University of New South Wales) published in Journal of Vocational Behavior Volume 77 Issue 2 (October 2010)
Abstract
Drawing from Social cognitive career theory, we examined how types of contextual support (e.g., parental support and number of career counselling sessions received) influence persistence. In addition, we test the roles of career self-efficacy and career decidedness as mediating mechanisms in the relationship between these types of contextual support and persistence. One hundred forty-six undergraduate students were surveyed over three measurement periods. Data were collected from multiple sources: surveys from students and parents and students’ archival data. Results provided support for our hypothesised mediated model. Time 1 student and parent ratings of support and Time 1 number of counselling sessions received were related to greater Time 2 career self-efficacy and Time 2 career decidedness. This in turn was associated with Time 3 persistence (i.e., reduced academic programme turnover). Theoretical and applied implications are discussed.
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Unconscious processes in a career counselling case: ...
an action-theoretical perspective
an article by Brenda Dyer, Sheila K Marshall and Richard A Young (University of British Columbia, Vancouver), Maria Chiara Pizzorno (Universit Delgi Studi di Torino, Italy), Kejia Qu (Beijing Normal University, PR China) and Ladislav Valach (Private Practice, Berne) published in British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Volume 38 Issue 3 (August 2010)
Abstract
Although clients and counsellors can often account for their actions in counselling, sometimes the link between the action taken and the larger goal is not apparent. This article accounts for counterproductive, paradoxical actions within the counselling process by addressing unconscious processes as links between immediate actions and larger projects. A career counselling case is presented, the data of which were gathered and analysed through the action-project method. This method includes a video-supported recall procedure, called the self-confrontation interview, as a research and practice means of accessing unconscious aspects of the inter-subjective action of counselling. The complexity of career counselling is illustrated as multiple goals and projects, both conscious and unconscious, are manifest in a single session. Implications for practice include the primacy of the relationship project in career counselling as the relationship project not only contains but reflects other projects such as identity and vocational projects.
an article by Brenda Dyer, Sheila K Marshall and Richard A Young (University of British Columbia, Vancouver), Maria Chiara Pizzorno (Universit Delgi Studi di Torino, Italy), Kejia Qu (Beijing Normal University, PR China) and Ladislav Valach (Private Practice, Berne) published in British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Volume 38 Issue 3 (August 2010)
Abstract
Although clients and counsellors can often account for their actions in counselling, sometimes the link between the action taken and the larger goal is not apparent. This article accounts for counterproductive, paradoxical actions within the counselling process by addressing unconscious processes as links between immediate actions and larger projects. A career counselling case is presented, the data of which were gathered and analysed through the action-project method. This method includes a video-supported recall procedure, called the self-confrontation interview, as a research and practice means of accessing unconscious aspects of the inter-subjective action of counselling. The complexity of career counselling is illustrated as multiple goals and projects, both conscious and unconscious, are manifest in a single session. Implications for practice include the primacy of the relationship project in career counselling as the relationship project not only contains but reflects other projects such as identity and vocational projects.
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Game as a career metaphor: ...
a chaos theory career counselling application
an article by Robert George Leslie Pryor and Jim E H Bright (Australian Catholic University, Sydney) in British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Volume 37 Issue 1 (February 2009)
Abstract
The potential of game as a career metaphor for use in counselling is explored and it is argued that it has been largely overlooked in the literature to date. This metaphor is then explicitly linked with the Chaos Theory of Careers (CTC), by showing how the notion of attractors within the CTC can be illustrated effectively using games metaphors. Games simultaneously illustrate the closed and open systems aspects of human endeavours and therefore can be a useful way of encouraging clients to appreciate the contingent and uncertain nature of their career development. It is argued, therefore, that metaphors provide an example of analogical reasoning that is useful for dealing with the modern counselling realities of complexity, connectedness, systems, changeability and chance.
an article by Robert George Leslie Pryor and Jim E H Bright (Australian Catholic University, Sydney) in British Journal of Guidance & Counselling Volume 37 Issue 1 (February 2009)
Abstract
The potential of game as a career metaphor for use in counselling is explored and it is argued that it has been largely overlooked in the literature to date. This metaphor is then explicitly linked with the Chaos Theory of Careers (CTC), by showing how the notion of attractors within the CTC can be illustrated effectively using games metaphors. Games simultaneously illustrate the closed and open systems aspects of human endeavours and therefore can be a useful way of encouraging clients to appreciate the contingent and uncertain nature of their career development. It is argued, therefore, that metaphors provide an example of analogical reasoning that is useful for dealing with the modern counselling realities of complexity, connectedness, systems, changeability and chance.
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