Provides an overview of five assessment instruments and discusses their contribution to adult career development: (1) California Personality Inventory; (2) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; (3) Personality Research Form; (4) Occupational Stress Inventory; and (5) Personal Career Development Profile. Includes information about publishers, intended…

Discusses career development programs designed and offered for adult students and alumni of the University of Baltimore. Reviews the theory of adult development, adaptation to transition, and career development interventions that were helpful in designing the programs. (Availability: 1190 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 211, San Jose, CA 95128) (JOW)

Working mother syndrome arises from the conflicting demands and expectations of careers, family, community, and self. Therapists should help explore underlying issues in a holistic manner. Because adults and career development theories have been predicated on male models, new research is needed to contribute to understanding of the conflicts. (SK)