Developmental models of vocational maturity are discussed and a mid-career model is proposed, noting developmental problems. An inventory for heterogeneous adults is described and the results are summarized. (Author)

One of the new dimensions of vocational and career counseling is the recognition of the continuity in careers. Despite periods of unemployment and despite a radical change of occupations, the person having these experiences of change is still the same person. Although a career involves the life pursuits of a person, there are several differing…