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Career Development and Counseling Putting Theory and Research to Work

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ISBN-10: 111806335X

ISBN-13: 9781118063354

Edition: 2nd 2013

Authors: Steven D. Brown, Robert W. Lent

List price: $156.00
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Description:

The book begins with chapters devoted to major theories of career development, choice, and adjustment that have empirical support and clear implications for practice. From there, this edited handbook moves into the assessment of importan career constructs and occupational information systems. The book ends with a section onf interventions for working with career issues across the lifespan.
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Book details

List price: $156.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
Publication date: 1/4/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 720
Size: 7.30" wide x 10.10" long x 1.20" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English

Preface
Contributors
Understanding and Facilitating Career Development in the 21st Century
Major Theories of Career Development, Choice, and Adjustment
Minnesota Theory of Work Adjustment
Holland's Theory of Vocational Choice and Adjustment
The Life-Span, Life-Space Theory of Careers
Social Cognitive Career Theory
Career Construction Theory and Practice
The Role of Diversity, Individual Differences, and Social Factors in Career Development, Choice, and Adjustment
Women, Men, and Work: The Long Road to Gender Equity
The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Career Choice, Development, and Adjustment
Social Class, Poverty, and Career Development
Career Development of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals
Personality, Career Development, and Occupational Attainment
Relational Influences on Career Development
The Career Development of Youth and Young Adults With Disabilities
Assessment and Occupational Information
Nature, Importance, and Assessment of Interests
Nature, Importance, and Assessment of Needs and Values
Ability and Aptitude Assessment in Career Counseling
Assessing Additional Constructs Affecting Career Choice and Development
The Structure, Sources, and Uses of Occupational Information
Counseling, Developmental, and Preventive Interventions
Promotion of Career Awareness, Development, and School Success in Children and Adolescents
Promotion of Career Choices
Interventions to Aid Job Finding and Choice Implementation
Promoting Work Satisfaction and Performance
Counseling Adults for Career Transitions
Author Index
Subject Index