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Career Development
Theories
“Don’t let theories boggle your mind.”~John Krumboltz
Super
Useful framework- acknowledges personal and situational factors affecting decisions
Theory reflects life as most of us live itKey concepts: life span, life space, and
self-conceptThe 3 concepts build upon 14
assumptions or propositions
Super Continued
Life span: career development is a lifelong process, identified by stages
Life space: “while workers are busy earning a living, they are also busy living a life” (Savickas, 1993); life roles
Self-concept: “picture of the self in some role, situation, or position, performing some set of functions, or in some web of relationships” (Super, 1963)
Super Continued: Highlights of 14 assumptionsMultipotentiality- people are qualified for a
number of occupationsPreferences & competencies change with
time and experienceLife stages: maxi cycle= growth,
establishment, etc. mini cycle= transitions or destabilizations
Process of career development is dev. & implementing occupational self concepts
Super’s Stages (Maxi- cycle)
Growth Stage: Age 0-14
WatchWatch adults and the work role they play;
FormForm self-concept; DevelopDevelop understanding of meaning and purpose of work
Exploration Stage: Age 14-24
RecognizeRecognize and accept need to make career decisions and obtain relevant information; BecomeBecome aware of interests and abilities and how they relate to work opportunities; IdentifyIdentify possible fields and levels of work consistent with these abilities and interests; ObtainObtain training to develop skills and advance occupational entry and/or enter occupations fulfilling interests and abilities.
Super’s StagesEstablishment Stage: Age 25-44
AchieveAchieve full competence in occupation through experience and training; ConsolidateConsolidate and improve status in occupation; AdvanceAdvance vertically or horizontally.
Maintenance Stage: Age 45-65
PreservePreserve skills through in-service or continual training;
DevelopDevelop retirement resources and plans.
Disengagement Stage: Age 65+
AdaptAdapt work to physical capacity; ManageManage resources to sustain independence; UseUse more hours for leisure
Holland (trait-factor/person-environ.)Overview
Empirical background leads to theory => interweaving of practice & theory
One of the most widely used => tested and revised consistently
Describes how individuals interact with their environments & how the characteristics of individuals & environments result in career choice
RIASEC hexagon
4 Diagnostic Indicators
Congruence: degree of fit between personality and work environment (AES= film director)
Differentiation: degree of crystallization (clarity)
Consistency: hexagon proximity equals harmony
Identity: “possession of a clear and stable picture of one’s goals, interests, and talent” (Holland, 1985, p.5)
Social Learning & Cognitive Theories
Social conditioning, social position and life choice
Problem-solving & decision-making skills Self Responsibility AdmiredContinual development Adaptation/preparation for changeAddresses faulty thinking
Learning Theory (SLTCDM & LTCC)Krumboltz
SLTCDM - Career decision is influenced by complex environmental factors beyond our control.
Genetic endowments & special abilitiesEnvironmental conditions & eventsLearning experiencesTask approach skills
LTCC – Career development interventions to help clients cope with career concerns
Krumboltz cont.
Eight steps to apply LTCCDefine problem & identify client’s goalsAgree to mutually achieve goalsGenerate alternative solutions to problemsCollect information about solutionsExamine consequences of solutionsRevalue goals, solutions, and consequencesMake tentative decisionGeneralize process to other problems
Cognitive Information Processing (CIP)Peterson, Sampson, Reardon
Self Knowledge
Occupational Knowledge
Generic Information-Processing Skills
(CASVE)
Meta-cognitions
Executive Processing Domain
Decision-Making Skills Domain
Knowledge Domains
CIP – CASVEPeterson, Sampson, Reardon, Lentz
CASVE cycle – information processing skills related to career developmentCommunicationAnalysisSynthesisValuationExecution
CIP/CASVE cont.
7 step sequence for intervention
Step 1 – introduce pyramid & build rapportStep 2 – use assessment to determine readinessStep 3 – Define career problem(s)Step 4 – Formulate goalsStep 5 – Plan activities to facilitate goalsStep 6 - Execute planStep 7 – Review & generalize to other problems/goals
Combines Super, Holland, Krumboltz, Lofquist, Dawis
Primary foundation is from Bandura’s general social cognitive theory
Basic elements a. Self Efficacy
b. Outcome Expectations
c. Personal Goals
Social/Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT)
Lent, Brown & Hackett
Development of Career Interests over Time
Sources of Self Efficacy & Outcome
Expectations
Self-Efficacy
Outcome Expectations
InterestIntentions/Goals for Activity Involvement
Activity Selection and
Practice
Performance Attainments (e.g.
goal fulfillment, skill development
SCCT cont.
Card Sort Group 1 - Occupations they would choose Group 2 - Occupations they would not choose Group 3 - Occupations they question
Groups 2 & 3 - Occupations they would not choose Would choose if had the skills (self efficacy) Would choose if offered things they value (outcome
expectations) Would not choose
Examine self efficacy & outcome expectations