Adult career changers: A developmental context

Authors
Citation
Ms. Lucas, Adult career changers: A developmental context, J EMPL COUN, 36(3), 1999, pp. 115-118
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING
ISSN journal
00220787 → ACNP
Volume
36
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
115 - 118
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-0787(199909)36:3<115:ACCADC>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Adults requesting career guidance at a counseling center completed a proble m-checklist and the Identity, Information, and Barriers scales of the My Vo cational Situation (Holland, Daiger, & Power, 1980) inventory. Respondents indicated a need for information on careers; lack of clarity regarding inte rests, talents, and goals; and worries about self-confidence, independence, and assertiveness. Suggestions are given regarding appropriate interventio ns.