In response to the question posed in this special issue of the "Journal of Career Assessment" regarding the next big question in vocational psychology, this article poses that the field is at a critical fork in the road. The choice point for vocational psychology is to continue to create knowledge and services for middle-class populations with…

The primary theme of this article, which serves as the introductory contribution of a special section of the "American Psychologist," is that work plays a central role in the development, expression, and maintenance of psychological health. The argument underlying this assumption is articulated at the outset of the article in conjunction with a…

Uses a sociopolitical framework to develop an inclusive and integrative psychology of working. Key elements emerging from strengths of vocational psychology include a focus on diversity and application of feminist thought. (Contains 45 references.) (SK)

The informative and critical reactions from Fred Borgen; William Liu and Saba Rasheed Ali; Tod Sloan; and Kathy Gainor provide more reason and resolve to incorporate the emancipatory communitarian approach in vocational psychology. To move from a preoccupation with denunciation to the generation of solutions, or annunciation, we respond to each of…

This article provides a reaction to the Whiston and Keller's major contribution on the relationships between family of origin and the career development process. Initially, some of the most noteworthy lessons conveyed in the Whiston and Keller article are highlighted, followed by a description of the next steps in research and theory construction…