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Lecture : Psychological Theories of
Career ChoiceTrait and Factor (matching) models
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Parsons : Trait & Factor
Williamson : Medical Model
Rodger : Seven Point Plan
Dawis & Lofquist: P-E-CHolland : Typology
Trait & Factor (matching models)
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Frank Parsons (18541908) - known as the father of
Vocational Guidance His 1909 book Choosing a Vocation, acknowledged as
first statement on vocational guidance Laid the foundation for Trait & Factor approaches
Trait = characteristic of an individual that can be measuredthrough testing
Factor = characteristic required for successful jobperformance
Frank Parsons, 1909
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Classic approach. To select an occupation, youmust have:1. A clear understanding of self2. A knowledge of the requirements and
conditions of different lines of work3. True reasoning between 1 and 2The match makes the decision.
Parsons: Trait & Factor
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His work (1939) evolved from Parsons Used tests to determine individual and jobcharacteristicsDeveloped Medical Model to help people
make career choicesRole of the vocational counsellor begins toemerge
Edmund Williamson
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Individuals - organised by a unique pattern of
capabilities and potential (abilities, aspirations)Correlation - These traits with the requirements ofdifferent jobs
Testing regarded as the best means of predictingfuture job success (critique: overdependent)
Role of Counsellor help individual identify their own traits, way to use capabilities effectively
Basic Principles ofWilliamsons Approach
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6-step Counselling Procedure:
1. Analysis (traits)2. Synthesis (overall picture; what does that tell?)3. Diagnosis (identify possibilities)4. Prognosis (explore future pathways)
5. Counselling (action steps to achieve those goals)6. Follow up (review progress)
Williamsons Medical Model
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In other words: Information Assessment Advice
Test and tell (a directive approach)
Williamsons Medical Model
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7-Point Plan Originally used in selection interviews and was
embraced as a model by UK guidance practitioners Evaluate jobs against the criteria to assess a match
with the individual. Can also be used to generate job ideas for a client
who has none or few.
Alec Rodger, 1952
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Attributes of his 7-Point Plan:1. Physical makeup2. Attainments3. General intelligence4. Special aptitudes5. Interests6. Disposition7. Circumstances
Discussable in groups of 3 (later)
Alec Rodger, 1952
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Activity In group of 3s, one student takes on the role of
interviewer, another student takes on the role of client,another the role of observer.
The interviewer is a careers adviser interviewing a client(can be themselves or role play someone else).
They should aim to be client centred, establish acontract, ask open questions etc. but be mindful thatthey have to cover the 7 points .
Career Guidance Interview
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PreparationInterviewer consider how they will you start the interview,
note taking, etc.Client if role playing, consider who they might beObserver take notes and be ready to feed back. consider how client centred the interview felt? what were the strengths/weaknesses?
Students conduct interview and feed back.How did it feel to be the interviewer? Client?
Career Guidance Interview
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Objectivity a logical approach, based on idea ofmeasuring/testing
Model used for rational [career] decision making
Emphasis - on outcomes/problem solving
Trait & Factor - Advantages
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Its Assumptions
Assumes clients are rational and thatchoice/opportunity exists Assumes competence = contentment Assumes tests are valid
Its Emphasis Information collection can dominate interview Interviewer as expert Emphasis on facts, feelings often ignored
Trait & Factor: Disadvantages
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Less directive - moves away from static view ofpeople and jobs
Counsellors role -more educational, teachingclient the key skills (coping, decision-making, employability )
Use of tests still valid but matching moresophisticated through computer-assisted guidanceprogrammes (ICT topic)
Modern Trait & Factor Approaches
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Requirementso Worker (e.g. education)o Experienceo Occupational (generic)o Occupation-specific (skills)
Characteristicso Worker (nature e.g. need to travel, etc.)o Occupational ($ & growth)
Types Of Factors
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Abilities (present)
Aptitudes (future)Achievement (past)Interests
[Values ]Personality
Types of Traits
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First known as Person-Environment-Correspondencetheory in the 1970sWork Adjustment Theory (1991)A continuous and dynamic process by which worker seeksto achieve or maintain correspondence with a workenvironmentEmphasizes not only on Abilities but also Values
Dawis & Lofquist:
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Assessment Inventory - Minnesota Importance
Questionaire (MIQ)6 Values comprising 21 Work Needs1. Achievement2. Comfort
3. Status4. Altruism5. Safety6. Autonomy
Dawis & Lofquist:
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Follows the 3-step of Traits & Factor 1. Assess the persons abilities and values 2. Measure the occupational requirements &
conditions3. Match the two ( concept of Reinforcers )
(authors state Interests develop from abilities & values )
Dawis & Lofquist:
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Different : moved away from competence =contentment in Trait & Factor
Focuses on factors that lead to job satisfaction /dissatisfaction and influence stability/change in work
Emphasis on matching individuals interest [based onpersonality] Stereotyping - assigns people and work environments
of similar categories
John Holland, 1959 onwards
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Most people are one of 6 personality types (stereotypes)
There are 6 basic types of work environments
Birds of a feather flock together
People of the same personality type working together in
a job create a working environment that fits their typePeople who choose to work in an environment that suitstheir personality types are more likely to be successfuland satisfied
Holland: Basic Assumptions
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1. Realistic
2. Investigative3. Artistic4. Social
5. Enterprising6. Conventional
more info in doc Holland's Personality Types Handout
Hollands Six Personality Types /Work Environments
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Congruence : relationship between the personality and the
environmentDifferentiation : most people have one, two or threedominant types but some dont
Consistency : some types are more similar than others; howsimilar or different represented by distance in the typologydiagram
Hollands Constructs
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Hollands Hexagon
Social
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Realistic
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Combination - always be a combination of types, up to 3dominant types
Interests Change - as people are exposed to a range ofactivities, they become more interested in certain environmentsthan in others, resulting in certain types become stronger than
others. Role of the counsellor - to spot common themes that
suggest a tendency for a certain type.
Hollands Six Personality Types /Work Environments
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Activity
To ascertain their 3 most dominant types Ask each to put a score next to their 3 types See if there is a trend for the group.
NB: the Social type usually dominates with Guidance & Counsellingstudents.
Give out Holland Test - for self-assessment
Hollands Six Personality TypesSimple Self Assessment
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Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) 1985 initially paper based on job titles, self administeredand scored then interpreted by a trained counsellor.
Self Directed Search (SDS) 1994 One of themost widely used interest inventories
Hollands Assessment Tool
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Strengths Well Researched over 500 studies Popular - Basis for many careers programmes in
schools and computer aided tools Self-help - emphasis on the role of the individual Cost - VPI and SDS quick and cost effective
Holland: Strengths and Weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Early research was literature based, later researchused small sample
Static view ( which he acknowledged ) Does not explain how types developed Limited use for undifferentiated clients? What happens to incongruent workers?
Holland: Strengths and Weaknesses
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Career choice is an extension of personality
Individual can have up to 3 dominant typesPeople who choose to work in an environment that suitstheir personality types - more likely to be successful andsatisfied
Major criticism insufficient explanation given to how weacquire the personality types
Holland: A Summary
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Gottfredson , G.D. (1999) John L. Hollands contributions tovocational psychology: a review and evaluation , Journal of Vocational Behavior, 55 (1)
Sharf, R. S. (2009) Applying Career Development Theory toCounseling . 5th edn Pacific Grove: Brooks / Cole
Zunker, V. G., (2006) Career Counseling. 7th edn Pacific Grove:Brooks / Cole
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