I summarize a theoretical model of the social, cultural, and psychological influences on achievement-related choices and outline how this model can help us understand gendered educational and occupational choices. I argue that both gender differences and individual differences within each gender in educational and occupational choices are linked…

This paper is concerned with the experiences of Muslim students attending secondary schools and an elite university in England. The research explores how Muslim young men's identities are defined by their social and cultural locations. It is argued that identity is multi-dimensional. It intersects and overlaps with several categories of difference…

These papers represent continuing advances in the study of educational and occupational life-paths in psychology. In this commentary, I discuss the findings of each paper within a developmental systems theoretical framework. In doing so, I highlight the continuing need for psychologists to expand their view of the spectrum of psychological…

The Goals Review and Organizing Workbook (GROW) is a structured exercise based on personal construct psychology. It is designed to increase self-understanding for making career-related decisions. (SK)

Presents reprint of article which first appeared in 1950 which has made lasting contribution to field of vocational guidance. Looks at the self-concept in vocational adjustment and considers vocational counseling as information giving and as personal counseling. Concludes with redefinition of vocational guidance which incorporates role of…

Examines the fears people have concerning retirement and the importance of one's job to one's self-image. The author suggests steps one can take to help prepare for retirement, such as promoting alternate aspects of your life, associating with people outside of your job arena, and developing and maintaining outside interests. (CT)

An interview with Donald Super focuses on life stages, determinants of career choice, role of career counselors, matching versus developmental emphasis, multicultural and gender issues, applications of theory, and future directions. (SK)

The authors argue the importance of examining teachers' long-range professional experience, review selected research on teacher career development, and suggest ways in which inservice teacher educators can help teachers review their careers. (MJB)

"Possible selves" is a way of thinking about one's occupational future by envisioning oneself in potential roles. It links self-concept with incentives for future behavior. Examples of its use with racial/ethnic minorities and women demonstrate its broad applicability. (SK)

Discusses a humanistic development program which emphasizes understanding of the self and of others, so that a student can more successfully choose a vocational field. (JOW)

Discusses the role of student clubs for enhancing students' career aspirations. Particular focus is on Ninas Con Destinos (Girls with a Future), a club for Hispanic girls. (Author/VWL)

Responds to case of Sondra presented in Career Development Quarterly (September 1990). Presents evidence for Sondra's persistent anxiety, shifting sense of self, and external locus of control and suggests her career indecision is a chronic problem. Recommends career-focused psychotherapy for Sondra. (PVV)

Reviews the literature on women administrators in education. Describes an ethnographic study of 25 women administrators conducted to determine the salient organizational processes which enable people to advance in administration, and how these processes affect women's aspiration formation and career mobility. Looks at three stages of career…

Industrial arts should use its enormous potential for experiential learning in the area of broadly-conceived occupational education. Industrial arts must also maintain its general education framework and reach beyond a narrow "crafts" focus. (SK)

Career decision making is a process that continues throughout the life span. But the process can be impeded by lack of occupational exploration, vocational indecision, and lack of realism in vocational choice. Each obstacle is examined and intervention strategies to assist in decision making are proposed. (Author)