Trait & Factor Matchig Theory
-EG Williamson based on knowledge of Frank Parsons
- Relies on tests and assessments to match traits, aptitude, and interests with a given occupation
John Holland’s Personality and Environments Career Typology
Donald Super
Anne Roe
John Krumboltz
Ginzberg, Ginsburg, Axelrad, & Herma
Mark Savickas
Social cognitive counseling theory (SCCT)
Linda Gottfredson
Edgar H Schein
Glass ceiling phenomenon
Lavender ceiling phenomenon
Most high/middle school students want…
Career guidance
Career interests are more stable…
After college
Dual-career families/couples…
Have less leisure time
Trait-factor career counseling
Frank Parsons
Father of vocational guidance
Pioneers of developmental approaches
Ginzberg et al.
Super, Tiedeman, O’Hara derive from…
Developmental psychology
Anne Roe’s approach
Edmund Williamson
Minnesota Occupational Rating Scale
Trait-factor vs. Developmental
TF - no individual change across lifespan
Dev - stages across lifespan
Career choice includenced by
Roe’s 2-dimensional system:
Roe’s 3 parenting styles:
Overpretective
Avoidant
Acceptant