This digest discusses demographic, technological and other factors influencing adult career development and describes new career services, assessment instruments, and interventions for adults. Problems with research in the area of adult career development are noted. (MCF)

Women face mid-life crises that are unique. The pattern of child rearing and return to work has inherent problems and women need particular help through counseling. (Author)

Leisure is being recognized as a part of life. It complements work and may be considered with work as the total of career development. Leisure has special significance for mid-life change. (Author)

The book was written to help individual adults accomplish four objectives: (1) to increase self-awareness by developing a personal philosophy, (2) to understand the psychology of career choice, (3) to gain occupational self-understanding, and (4) to formulate a personal plan for self-development. Exercises in introspection and projection into the…

The evolving role of work in society and the factors driving emerging trends in work were examined to assist career development practitioners in helping individuals deal with life-role balance. Donald Super's life-space theory was presented as a framework for adult career development and used as a backdrop for discussing how adults can crystallize…

The provision of guidance in adult and continuing education in Ireland was examined. First, policy in Ireland regarding guidance for adults in education is discussed in the context of the proposals adopted by the European Union (EU) Commission and EU Member States pursuant to the EU Year of Lifelong Learning in 1996. Recent literature on career…