Career Development Theories: What Help for Older Persons?.

Tolbert, E. L.

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ERIC Number: EJ221088

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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Career Development Theories: What Help for Older Persons?

Tolbert, E. L.

Journal of Employment Counseling, v17 n1 p17-27 Mar 1980

Career development theory, highly developed for younger persons, can help counselors work with older persons. Career development theories of Super, Tiedeman, Holland, Blau, Ginzberg, and Krumboltz and developmental theories of Levinson, Gould, and Neugarten are reviewed. Concepts from these theories can enhance effectiveness of counseling older persons. (Author/BEF)

Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Career Development, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Theories, Older Adults, Skill Development

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Language: English

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