The dual-process framework proposes that there are two main orientations that affect goal development and management. We examined this framework as an explanatory model for the development of career calling, using a sample of young adults (N=213, M age 19.9 years). The model included goal-orientation (assimilation and accommodation) as distal, trait-based characteristics influencing goal approach (engagement and disengagement), which, in turn, influence the development of a calling (an important, domain-specific goal) and callingrelated strategies (goal-implementation actions). The model was largely supported: assimilation related positively to engagement and negatively to disengagement. Engagement related positively to calling and strategies, and engagement and disengagement mediated between assimilation and calling, explaining 45% of the variance in calling. Few studies have tested antecedents to career calling, meaning little research has focused on its development. This study illustrates a potential explanation for the development of a calling based on goalsetting and self-regulation approaches.

Huntington's disease (HD) is a rare, severe, and complex genetic disease characterized by a triad of motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms that progress over time. Features of HD include the onset of involuntary movements, impairment of voluntary movements, cognitive deterioration, as well as psychiatric and/or psychological symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, disinhibition, or apathy

Background: The average age for the onset of Huntington's disease (HD) is an age when many people have children and caretaking responsibilities; HD is therefore likely to impact the whole family, including children and adolescents. Despite an increased understanding of the challenges for young people of growing up in a family affected by HD, a continuing lack of available knowledge has led to inadequate youth-focused support in many countries. Objective: This study explored the risks of growing up in a family affected by HD, and provided a participant-generated overview of the main challenges the participants experienced, in order to enhance awareness and promote more youth-focused support. Methods: As part of a larger national study, this qualitative paper included 36 semi-structured interviews with young people and adults who had previous or current experiences of growing up in families affected by HD. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The participants described challenges relating to four main domains of everyday life: family functioning, emotions and reactions, social functioning, and public and care services. Conclusion: This study contributes to an increased understanding of risk factors posed on young people by growing up with a parent with HD. The study highlighted challenges in several areas of life presenting a risk to the overall health and functioning of young people. We propose that this knowledge should be applied within a bioecological framework, to increase understanding and promote awareness of the possible risks posed, for young people, by HD.

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