The Oxford Handbook of Career Development

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The Oxford Handbook of Career Development
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About the Editors
Contributors
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction: Rethinking Career Development
	Origins of the Career Development Field
		Vocational Guidance
		Differential Psychology
		Interactionist Sociology
		Life Course Development
		Summary
	What Is Career Development?
		Contexts
		Career Development Theory
		Practice
	Why We Created This Handbook
		Inspiration
		Career Development as an Inclusive Term
		The Centrality of Learning
		International Perspectives
		Engaging with Key Debates and Controversies
		Transdisciplinarity
		Pluralism
	The Structure of the Book
		Contexts
		Concepts
		Practice
	Final Words
	References
Section 1: Contexts
	Chapter 2: The Decline of Decent Work in the Twenty-First Century: Implications for Career Development
		Introduction
		Causes of the Decline in Decent Work
		Consequences of the Decline in Decent Work
			Consequences for the Individual
			Consequences for Community and Society
		Critiques of Traditional Theories
		Implications for Career Development: The Psychology of Working Theory
			Theoretical Development and Overview
			Implications for Intervention
				Individual and Group Intervention
				Systemic Intervention
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 3: The Economic Outcomes of Career Development Programmes
		Introduction
		A Conceptual Model of Economic Outcomes
			Individual-Level Economic Outcomes
				Reduction in Economic Inactivity
				Increased Wages
				Limitations of the Evidence Base on Individual Outcomes
			Employer-Level Economic Outcomes
				Increased Productivity
				Reduced Staff Turnover
				Limitations of the Evidence Base on Employer Outcomes
			State-Level Economic Outcomes
				Increased Labour Market Participation
				Decreased Unemployment
				Reduced Skills Shortages
				Increased Gross Domestic Product
				Limitations of the Evidence Base at the State Level
		Limits of the Economistic Rationale
		Conclusions
		References
	Chapter 4: Career Development and Human Capital Theory: Preaching the “Education Gospel”
		Introduction
		Why Is Education Important for Career?
		Career Development Intervention as Educational Action
		Career Development as Part of the Education System
		Human Capital Theory
		Critiques of Human Capital Theory
		Moving Beyond Human Capital Theory
		References
	Chapter 5: Linking Educators and Employers: Taxonomies, Rationales, and Barriers
		Introduction
		Education–Employer Links: Different Roles at Play
			Potential Employer Roles
			Potential Education Roles
		A Taxonomy of Education–Employer Links
			Education Policy—Examples
			Curriculum Development—Examples
			Institutional Management—Examples
			Curriculum Delivery—Examples
			Non-Curriculum Skills Development and Career Guidance—Examples
		Employer Engagement for Career Development Work: Rationales and Barriers
			Policy Rationale and Institutional Benefits
			Barriers to Partnership Working
			Benefits for Students
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 6: Authentic Education for Meaningful Work: Beyond “Career Management Skills”
		Introduction: Situating Career Development Work
		Benefits of Learning About Work
			International Developments in Work Learning Programmes
		What Is the Problem That Career Learning Is an Answer to?
		Education and the World of Work
		The Dark Side of Work
		Authentic Work Education
			From Common Sense to Good Sense
			There Are Alternatives—Another World Is Possible
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 7: Career Guidance: Living on the Edge of Public Policy
		Introduction: Public Policy as Intervention
		The Process of Public Policy Development
		The Arguments for Government Intervention
		Intervention—The Use of Policy Instruments
			Regulations
			Economic Incentives
			Information
		Policy Evaluation
		International Public Policy Interest in Career Guidance
		International Policy Reviews
		International Policy Networks
		International Symposia on Career Development and Public Policy
		Policy Studies
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 8: The Aims of Career Development Policy: Towards a Comprehensive Framework
		Introduction
		The UN Sustainable Development Goals
		Labour Market Goals
		Educational Goals
		Social Equity Goals
		Health and Well-Being Goals
		Environmental Goals
		Peace and Justice Goals
		Cross-cutting Themes
			Social Justice
			Sustainability
			Societal Change
		Conclusion
		References
Section 2: Theory
	Chapter 9: Career Development Theory: An Integrated Analysis
		Introduction
		A Thematic Overview of Career Theories
			Identity
			Environment
			Career Learning
			Psychological Career Resources
		The Framework in Practice
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 10: Organizational Career Development Theory: Weaving Individuals, Organizations, and Social Structures
		Introduction
		The Organization as Context for the New Career
		The Organizational Perspective
		Theories of Organizational Career Development as Process
		Moving Organizational Career Development Forward
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 11: Organisational and Managerial Careers: A Coevolutionary View
		Introduction
		Organisational and Managerial Careers—Topics and Developments
		The Social Chronology Framework
		A Coevolutionary View of Careers
		An Example: Mentorship as a Coevolving Intervention
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 12: The Narrative Turn in Career Development Theories: An Integrative Perspective
		Introduction
		Four Decades of Narrative Psychology
			McAdams’ Narrative Self Theory
			Hermans’ Dialogical Self Theory
			White and Epston’s Narrative Interventions
		Emergence of Narrative Approaches in the Fields of Career Choice and Development
			Narrative Career Counselling
			Life and Career Self-Construction
			The Life Design Approach
			The Life Career Assessment
		Career Construction Counselling
		Research on Career Construction Counselling
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 13: The Positioning of Social Justice: Critical Challenges for Career Development
		Introduction
		Talk of Social Justice: Commitment, Confusion, and Contention
		Re/framing Social Justice: Shifting Boundaries
			Retributive Social Justice
			Distributive Social Justice
			Recognitive Justice
			Critical Social Justice
		Looking Forwards: Critical Movement(s)
		References
	Chapter 14: Cultural Learning Theory and Career Development
		Introduction
		Nature of the Integrative Approach Adopted
			Theoretical Integration and Critical Sifting
			Richness of Cultural Insight
			Bridging Career and Education Studies
			Bridging Contrasting Traditions Within Career Theory
			Summary
		Cultural Learning Theory of Career Development
			Learning Relationships
			Learning Contents
			Learning Processes
			Learning Contexts
			Personal Myth
			Summary
		Cultural Learning Theory in Practice
			Reflexivity
			Initial Phase
				The Nature of the Service
				Agreeing Mutual Agendas
			Middle and End Phases
				Cultural Influences Collage
				Career Management Styles Card Sort
				Golden Threads Activity
				Bridging
				Reviewing
				Networking
				Life Story
			Assessing Learning
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 15: The Cultural Preparedness Perspective of Career Development
		Culture and Career Psychology
		The Cultural Preparation Process Model
			Cultural Learning
			Enculturation
			Cultural Preparation Status Equilibrium
			Acculturation
		Applications of the Cultural Preparation Process Model
			The Cultural Preparation Process Model as a Template for Intervention Development
				Recognize Cultural Leadership
				Expand the Definition of “Client”
				Identify and Accommodate Ways of Living
				Identify, Valorize, and Integrate Cultural Symbols
				Integrate Livelihood and Career
			Outcomes and Evidence for Culturally Mediated Interventions
			Assessment and Career Guidance
				The Strengths and Accomplishments Questionnaire
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 16: Career Development Theories from the Global South
		Introduction
		Key Issues in Global Career Development Theories
		Constructing Contextualized Theories by the Global South
			The Need to Contextualize Theories
			The Importance of Producing Theories from the Global South
			The Intercultural Dialogue Framework for Constructing Contextualized Theories
		Examples of Theoretical Productions from the Global South
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 17: Cross-Cultural Career Psychology from a Critical Psychology Perspective
		Introduction
		Cross-Cultural Career Psychology
		Abstract
		Critical Psychology
		Critical Psychology in Relation to Cross-Cultural Career Psychology
			Serviceable Other
			Epistemology
			Universality
			Individualism/Collectivism
		Common Career Themes in Cross-Cultural Career Psychology
			Assessment and Construct Validity
			Reporting on Differences and Similarities
		Secondary Themes: Work–Family, Immigration, and Refugees
		Future Research and Practice
		References
	Chapter 18: The Career Development Profession: Professionalisation, Professionalism, and Professional Identity
		Introduction
		Defining a Profession
		Critiques of Professions
		Career Development Work as a Profession
			Recognition of the Need for Career Development and Career Development Professionalism
			Gaining Policy Support and Partnership
			Managing Hybrid Professionalisms
		Challenges to Career Development Professionalism
		Holding on to a Professional Identity
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 19: Transformative Career Education in Schools and Colleges
		Defining Transformative Career Education
		Transformative Career Education in Curriculum Design
		Implementing Transformative Career Education Effectively
			Self-Development
			Career Exploration
			Career Management
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 20: Labour Market Information for Career Development: Pivotal or Peripheral?
		Introduction
		The Role and Nature of Labour Market Information
		The Role of Career Theory
		Professionalism and Ethical Practice
		Challenges for Integrating Labour Market Information into Practice
			Skills for Giving Information
			Competence and Confidence in the Use of Information and Communications Technology
			Quality of Labour Market Information
				Ethical Practice in Data Collection
				Provenance of Data
				Data Disaggregation
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 21: The Role of Digital Technology in Career Development
		Introduction
		What Is the Digital Environment?
		How Digital Technologies Shape Societies
		Why Are Digital Technologies Important for Individuals’ Career Development?
			Library
			Media Channel
			Surveillance Camera
			Marketplace
			Meeting Place
			Arena
		Using Technology to Deliver Career Development Support
		Pedagogy for Digital Career Learning
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 22: Career Assessment
		What Is Career Assessment?
		Key Vocational Concepts in Career Assessment
		Career Assessment in Higher Education
			A Qualitative Method to Assess Employability
			A Quantitative Method to Assess Employability
		Advances in Career Assessment
		A Caution on the Discourse of Career Assessment
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 23: Client-Centred Career Development Practice: A Critical Review
		Introduction
		Critiques of the Concept of Client-Centredness
		Difficulties With the Application of Client-Centredness
		The Role of Critical Reflection
		Summary
		The Critical Model of Client-Centred Career Development
			Individual
			Cultural Context
			Opportunities
			Using the Model
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 24: Career Counselling Effectiveness and Contributing Factors
		Introduction
		Does Career Counselling Work?
		Ingredients of Effective Career Counselling
			Job Search Counselling
			Career Choice Counselling
		Modality Differences
		Suggestions for Research
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 25: Evidence-Based Practice for Career Development
		Introduction
		Evidence-Based Practice: A Contested Field
			The Role and Identity of the Practitioner
			Evidence and Theory
			The Purposes and Ownership of Evidence
		The Outcomes of Career Development Interventions
			Levels of Analysis
			Proximal and Distal Outcomes
			Outcomes Defined as Quantitative or Qualitative
			Subjective and Objective Outcomes
			Categories of Outcomes
				Economic Outcomes
				Educational Outcomes
				Psychological Outcomes
				Social Outcomes
		Appraising the Quality of Evidence
		Collating and Synthesising Research Evidence to Inform Policy and Practice
			Bias in Collating Evidence
			Formal Synthesis of Academic Evidence: Meta-analyses and Literature Reviews
			Making Evidence Summaries Accessible to Practitioners and Policymakers
		Evidence for Public Policy
		Developing a Model of Evidence-Based Practice for Career Development
			Contextual Knowledge
			The Voice of the Service User
			Applying the Model
		Conclusion
		References
Name Index
Subject Index