Parental influence on career development: An integrative framework for adolescent career counseling

Familial and Peer Influences on Sport Participation among Adolescents in Rural South African Secondary Schools

“…However, research has also shown that adolescents are mainly influenced by their families and peers. According to Middleton and Loughead (1993), adolescents are less influenced by peers when they have close and involving relationships with their parents. The authors further contended that the ability of peers to influence the behaviours and attitudes of adolescents is magnified when adolescents hold negative perceptions about their parental relationship.…”

Career Information Resources for Parents of Public School Seniors: Findings From a National Study

“…Several authors (Birk & Blimline, 1984;McDaniels & Hummel, 1984;Middleton & Loughead, 1993;Otto, 1984;Otto & Call, 1985;Palmer & Cochran, 1988;Ritchie & Partin, 1994;Whiston, 1989) have asserted the efficacy of career development groups and individual consultation for parents. These activities can promote career development of students and effective family communication (Middleton & Loughead, 1993;Peterson et al, 1986;Whiston, 1989).…”

“…Whereas parents have indicated a strong desire to assist their children in career decision-making, they also report that they often are uncertain of exactly what to do (McDaniels & Hummel, 1984;Otto, 1984;Palmer & Cochran, 1988;Young, 1994). Several authors (McDaniels & Hummel, 1984;Middleton & Loughead, 1993;Otto, 1984;Palmer & Cochran, 1988;Whiston, 1989) have offered models or structures for integrating and enhancing parents' efforts, and these follow various approaches to career development. McDaniels and Hummel, and Palmer and Cochran incorporated Super's approach; Otto took a sociological approach; and Middleton and Loughead, and Whiston operated from a family systems perspective.…”

Mothers’ perceptions of their children pursuing work in the home and hospitality

“…E. B. Middleton and T. A. Loughead (1993) categorize parental involvement in their children's career choice into: positive, negative and non-involvement. They found that children who experience negative involvement from their parents pursue careers selected by their parents so they do not upset them, rather than select careers they personally desire.…”