Occupational Choice: A Conceptual Framework.

Blau, Peter M.; Gustad, John W.; Jessor, Richard; Parnes, Herbert S.; Wilcock, Richard C.

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“…This approach to pre-career assessment is based on the following theoretical perspectives: developmental (Super, 1969;Ginzberg, Ginsburg, Axelrod, & Herma, 1951), sociological (Bronfenbrenner, 1979), personsituational-contextual (Blau, Gustad, Jessor, Parnes, & Wilcock, 1956;Dillard, 1976;Mackay & Miller, 1982, Osipow, 1968Roe, 1954) and psychological theories (Bordin, 1984), with a social learning emphasis (Krumboltz, Mitchell, & Gelatt, 1975;Herr & Cramer, 1988 (psychological-social learning). Critically, the most important variables in this whole constellation appear to be the self-concept (Super, 1969), and career self-efficacy (Betz & Fitzgerald, 1993;Hackett & Betz, 1981;Hackett & Lent, 1992).…”

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Career Assessment in a Culturally Diverse Society

Ibrahim¹,

Ohnishi²,

Wilson³

1994

Journal of Career Assessment

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Career Assessment in a Culturally Diverse Society

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Wilson³

1994

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“…Early conceptions of occupational choice first emerged in economics and refer to the process by which a person chooses a career as a result of the interaction of psychological, social and economic factors (Blau et al, 1956). In this model, occupational preference is what a person would like to do.…”

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Expectations of choice: an exploration of how social context informs gendered occupation

Brennan¹,

Gallagher

2017

IJOT

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Purpose Occupational choice describes the process that leads to occupational engagement as a result of intrinsic and extrinsic influences. There has been a considerable amount of research concerning occupational choice, gender and adolescence. However, this has largely focused on the areas of career choice and engagement in risky health behaviours. This paper aims to expand on the literature by providing a broader scope of occupation more aligned with the concept associated with occupational science. Furthering this, the researcher aims to examine the influence of gender as an extrinsic influence on occupational choice. The researcher aims to explore how contextual influences inform gendered occupational choice. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory qualitative approach was used in the current study. Incorporating photographs as a means of elucidating conversation during the interview process, photo-elicitation interview techniques were used as part of the data collection. This involved using a collection of photographs to prompt participants to discuss their interpretations of various occupations. Six adolescent boys and girls aged 11-14 years participated in the study. Participants were recruited from mixed-gendered sports clubs in the West of Ireland. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. An occupational justice perspective was used to interpret the data. Findings Responses suggest that gender informs occupational choice through different mechanisms. These included social systems, physical and institutional opportunities as well as expectations participants held of themselves and others they considered to be within their social grouping. Social systems included groups such as friends and family. The ease of access to physical and institutional resources was another factor that informed choice. Participants projected views of expectations they perceived others held for them informed how the participants made their choices. These factors varied across gender. Despite opportunities being available to both sexes, choices were often restricted to particular occupations. Originality/value The findings suggest that factors informing the occupational choices of adolescents included a combination of intrinsic factors such as gender and perspectives, as well as external factors including peers, family and opportunities in the local community. Practical applications of this involve acknowledging and further understanding the contextually situated nature of choice to provide more equitable practice. The results of the study may provide more insight into the factors that enable and inhibit occupation. A further understanding of these influences can redirect how we view adolescent occupations in a way that promotes health.

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“…Même si, en 2004Même si, en -2005, le taux d'inscription des filles dans les universités canadiennes était de 57,7 % (Statistique Canada, 2006), des études indiquent qu'elles étaient peu présentes dans les domaines traditionnellement masculins comme les technologies, les mathématiques, l'informatique, les sciences et l'ingénierie (Collini, 2003 ;Deschênes, 2002 ;Foisy, Godin et Deschênes, 1999 ;Gaudet, 2005 ;Lee, 2001). Depuis quelques décennies, les recherches soulignent que la dimension sociale du choix de carrière, définie comme l'étude d'un ensemble de facteurs sociaux capables d'influencer la personne dans son choix de carrière, est un des éléments importants à considérer dans les études sur le développement de carrière (Blau, Parnes, Gustad, Jessor et Wilcock, 1956 ;Hotchkiss et Borow, 1996 ;Krumboltz, Mitchell et Jones, 1976). Plus récemment, Spain, Hamel et Bédard (1994) ainsi que Newhouse-Maiden (2002) ont placé la dimension relationnelle au coeur même de leurs recherches en étudiant la place des valeurs et des préoccupations des femmes dans leur choix de carrière.…”

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Les perceptions de conseillères et de conseillers en orientation face à leurs pratiques d’intervention en milieu scolaire : une analyse féministe*

Gaudet

Mujawamariya

Lapointe

2010

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Selon Statistique Canada, les femmes sont sous-représentées en tant qu’étudiantes dans les facultés de sciences et mathématiques. Cet article présente les résultats d’une étude qualitative féministe sur les perceptions de conseillères et conseillers en orientation du Nouveau-Brunswick francophone quant à leur pratique auprès des jeunes, et plus particulièrement auprès des filles. Les résultats révèlent que les participants n’ont pas une conception informée des expériences singulières des filles ni des spécificités liées à leur cheminement de carrière. Les théories en counselling de carrière n’ont-elles pas d’abord été élaborées afin de répondre aux besoins des hommes ?

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Occupational Choice: A Conceptual Framework.

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Career Assessment in a Culturally Diverse Society

Career Assessment in a Culturally Diverse Society

Expectations of choice: an exploration of how social context informs gendered occupation

Les perceptions de conseillères et de conseillers en orientation face à leurs pratiques d’intervention en milieu scolaire : une analyse féministe*

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