This paper aims to reflect Fischer's ideas on vocational orientation and vocational choice as fundamental prerequisites for vocational education in the current German system of vocational guidance in general and vocational education schools. A special focus is placed on Fischer's view on the relevance of informed choice when choosing an…

In a globalised world, study and work options have become vast. The complexity of this for young people with an international upbringing can be considerable. This qualitative interview study aims to explore how different cultural experiences in childhood may influence career decision making behaviours, career preparedness and mental health in late…

Approximately one-third of countries in the world are regarded as small states. There are also subnational jurisdictions, or small territories, that share similar characteristics of small states. Their small size renders them vulnerable to changes in the global economy, and this, in turn, has an impact on trade, business, and employment. In this…

In rehabilitative psychotherapy, the goal is to support and improve the person's working and studying capacity and to secure his/her staying in or entering the workforce. In this qualitative study, the aim was to describe the changes students experienced in their studying ability and the advancement of their studies as a result of the therapy…

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…

The vocational education volume considers questions of career development, the role of guidance in the school, vocational training, the relation of self-concept to vocational choice, and occupational information. Twenty-six papers deal with theories of vocational behavior, the success of vocational education programs, and testing information.…

Toffler's concept of future shock speaks directly to the acceleration of transience before we have developed adaptive strategies; the impact of transience is discussed, with implications for vocational counseling. (Author)

THIS STUDY WAS DESIGNED TO DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CONGRUENCE OF SELF AND IDEAL-SELF UTILIZING A Q-SORT AND OCCUPATIONAL CHOICES MADE BY POTENTIAL 4-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN COMPARISON TO POTENTIAL JUNIOR COLLEGE TERMINAL STUDENTS. POTENTIAL 4-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND POTENTIAL JUNIOR COLLEGE TERMINAL STUDENTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY…

Describes the Fukuyama Profile, which helps identify students' ability to choose an occupation through a process of self-analysis, job analysis, occupational tryouts, and matching of personality and interests with appropriate occupations. Gives examples of its use in Hawaii, New York, Germany, France, Switzerland, Japan, England, and the Soviet…

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 children's career aspirations from viewpoints of literature on children's career notions and psychological impact of nuclear threat on young. Presents terminologies of two-stage theories of career development as conceptual link between these disparate areas of inquiry. Suggests nuclear threat literature reveals pertinent variables for…

The psychological meaning and predictive value of a person's vocational aspirations were examined by applying Holland's typology to the vocational aspirations of high school juniors (N=140), and a second sample of college students studied over a one-year interval (N-624). (Author)

This paper describes how parents affect a child's vocational choice and what parents can do to help children improve their vocational prospects, the opportunities and responsibilities of parents in the socialization processes which lead to the children's vocational choices, and what parent educators can do to help parents be more effective with…

An analysis was made of individual perceptions, implementation issues, costs, and benefits associated with the eight-state pilot of the Career Orientation Planning Profile (COPP) conducted in May-June 1991. Twenty-seven schools from eight states participated in the pilot project, administered to 1,247 students from grades 6 through 12. Respondents…