Handbook of vocational psychology : theory, research, and practice

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Handbook of vocational psychology : theory, research, and practice

edited by W. Bruce Walsh and Samuel H. Osipow

(Contemporary topics in vocational psychology)

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1995

2nd ed

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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Description

Since keeping up with new developments in vocational psychology is important to both psychological practitioners and researchers, this volume is devoted to presenting and evaluating important advances in the field. More specifically, this handbook: * makes readers aware of the theoretical, research and applied aspects of the field; * familiarizes them with a variety of techniques, procedures, and theories available for vocational assessment; and * realistically assesses the significance of vocational psychology for professional functioning and for societal development.

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface. W.B. Walsh, S.H. Osipow, Introduction. Part I: Theory and Research. Section 1: Theory. M.L. Savickas, Current Theoretical Issues in Vocational Psychology: Convergence, Divergence, and Schism. J.M. Chartrand, S.R. Strong, L.M. Weitzman, The Interactional Perspective in Vocational Psychology: Paradigms, Theories, and Research Practices. L.F. Fitzgerald, R.E. Fassinger, N.E. Betz, Theoretical Advances in the Study of Women's Career Development. F.W. Vondracek, T. Kawasaki, Toward a Comprehensive Framework for Adult Career Development Theory and Intervention. F.T.L. Leong, M.T. Brown, Theoretical Issues in Cross-Cultural Career Development: Cultural Validity and Cultural Specificity. Section 2: Research. G. Hackett, C.E. Watkins, Jr., Research in Career Assessment: Abilities, Interests, Decision Making, and Career Development. J.L. Swanson, The Process and Outcome of Career Counseling. Part II: Practice and Other Applications. L.M. Subich, K.D. Billingsley, Integrating Career Assessment into Counseling. D.L. Blustein, P.M. Spengler, Personal Adjustment: Career Counseling and Psychotherapy. N.A. Fouad, R.P. Bingham, Career Counseling with Racial and Ethnic Minorities. B. Hesketh, J. Rounds, International Cross-Cultural Approaches to Career Development. J.D. Krumboltz, D.W. Coon, Current Professional Issues in Vocational Psychology. F. Borgen, Leading Edges of Vocational Psychology: Diversity and Vitality.

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