Cultural preparedness is presented as a conceptual framework that could guide the development of culture-resonant interventions. The "Jiva" careers programme is presented as a case study to illustrate a method of career and livelihood planning based upon Indian epistemology and cultural practices. Social cognitive environments and career beliefs…

The authors believe that many teacher educators are charged with teaching and advising those seeking initial teacher licensure. They must make a concerted effort to have students reflect seriously on the meanings they are constructing of their work. They need to ask them to gauge continually their confidence in their career choice when they are…

This paper conceptually links hypothesized scales of the Motivation Questionnaire (SHL (1992). "Motivation questionnaire: Manual and users' guide". Thames Ditton: SHL) to the underlying dimensions of the protean (values-driven and self-directedness) and boundaryless career (physical and psychological mobility) attitudes. Results of…

Reviews some of the literature relating to occupational choice, with emphasis on the decision making process rather than on the final choice. (RP)

Provides an overview of a model of career decision making, including self-assessment of dimensions of values, activities, dislikes and abilities, and education and training. Discusses sources and analyses of occupational information. Gives particular attention to the career decision workbook "Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Workbook" by the…

Presents a model for career decision making based on the sequential elimination of occupational alternatives, an adaptation for career decisions of Tversky's (1972) elimination-by-aspects theory of choice. The expected utility approach is reviewed as a representative compensatory model for career decisions. Advantages, disadvantages, and…

Plans are being developed for a complete refocusing of educational curricula for the goal of career education. Goals for career education at present include: extended educational opportunities from cradle to grave: preparation for successful working careers; each course giving emphasis to its contribution to a successful career; hands-on…

Proposes a hierarchical model based on self-psychology that predicts a reduction in career indecision after a career intervention. Tested model's validity in a study of college students (N=107). Study showed model partially supported with goal instability, self-esteem, and interest pattern predicting change in career indecision level after career…

Article discusses a career development program which was planned and implemented in a small rural high school. (Author)

This paper outlines psychological decision theory, summarizes eight prominent vocational decision-making models, compares and contrasts them on basic assumptions and fundamental concepts, and suggests applications of theory to theoretical decision types. Implications for research, theory, and practice are discussed. (Author/JH)

Presents the results of a study examining whether the two dimensions of Career Choice Attitudes and Career Choice Competencies are interrelated as hypothesized in the Crites model of career maturity. To test six associational hypotheses derived from the Crites model three career maturity instruments were administered to ninth-grade pupils (N=90).…

The need to involve community partners in the school career education program has been often recommended but rarely achieved. This article outlines the Grande Cache Counselling Model in Alberta, Canada, which combines counseling, in-school career preparation programs, and work site mentoring/job experience opportunities. (Author/JPS)

The program described in this article is an alternative model for student personnel work with freshmen in teacher education. (Author)