Career development and counseling putting theory and research to work (John Wiley, 2005)
"Career counseling is informed by a variety of study areas, including vocational psychology, personality theory, and industrial/organizational psychology and encompasses a diverse practice arena, including all age groups and skill levels. Unlike other texts, this book focuses only on the most accepted and influential theories that have clear practice implications."--Ebook Library
SECTION I: MAJOR THEORIES OF CAREER DEVEOPMENT, CHOICE, AND ADJUSTMENT -- 1. The Minnesota Theory of Work Adjustment / R. Dawis -- 2. Holland's Theory of Vocational Personalities in Work Environments / A. Spokane & M. Cruza-Guet -- 3. The Theory and Practice of Career Construction / M. Savickas -- 4. Applying Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription and Compromise in Career Guidance and Counseling / L. Gottfredson -- 5. A Social Cognitive View of Career Development and Counseling / R. Lent -- SECTION II: INFORMATIVE RESEARCH -- 6. Occupational Aspirations : Constructs, Meanings, and Applications / J. Rojewski -- 7. Job Search Success : A Review and Integration of the Predictors, Behaviors, and Outcomes / A. Saks -- 8. Theories and Research on Job Satisfaction / B. Fritzsche & T. Parrish -- 9. Factors Predicting Work Performance / J. Russell -- 10. Career Development in Context: Research with People of Color / R. Worthington [and others] -- 11. Women's Career Development / N. Betz --
- SECTION III: ASSESSMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION -- 12. Assessment of Interests / J. Hansen -- 13. Assessment of Needs and Values / J. Rounds & P. Armstrong -- 14. Ability Assessment in Career Counseling / N. Krane & W. Tirre -- 15. Beyond Interests, Needs/Values, and Abilities : Assessing Other Important Career Constructs Over the Lifespan / J. Swanson & C. D'Achiardi -- 16. Occupational Classification and Sources of Occupational Information / P. Gore & J. Hitch -- SECTION IV: CAREER INTERVENTIONS ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN -- 17. Promoting Career Development and Aspirations in School-Aged Youth / S. Turner & R. Lapan -- 18. Counseling for Career Choice : Implications for Improving Interventions and Working with Diverse Populations / M. Miller & S. Brown -- 19. Counseling for Choice Implementation / L. Jome & S. Phillips -- 20. Counseling for Work Adjustment / B. Griffin & B. Hesketh -- 21. Counseling for Retirement / H. Sterns & L. Subich --
- SECTION V: SPECIAL NEEDS AND APPLICATIONS -- 22. Promoting the Career Development and Academic Achievement of At-Risk Youth : College Access Programs / C. Arbona -- 23. Promoting the Career Potential of Youth with Disabilities / E. Fabian & J. Liesener -- 24. Broadening Our Understanding of Work-Bound Youth : A Challenge for Career Counseling / C. Juntunen & K. Wettersten -- 25. Blending Promise with Passion : Best Practices for Counseling Intellectually Talented Youth / J. Achter & D. Lubinski -- 26. Counseling for Career Transition : Career Pathing, Job Loss, and Reentry / B. Bobek & S. Robbins
Includes bibliographical references and indexes