This article describes the development and validation of the Family Influence Scale (FIS). The FIS is designed to assess perceptions of how one's family of origin influences career and work choices. The purpose of Study 1 was to identify the domains of family influence. A 57-item scale was completed by a sample of 205 college students. Results…

Individuals make choices in, and adjust to, a world of work that is often a moving target. Because work is so central to human functioning, and transitions in and out of work can have major mental health repercussions, the authors argue that applied psychologists in health services need to understand those transitions. This article focuses on the…

This article presents an overview of the Houston 2001 National Counseling Psychology Conference. The authors discuss the context for the 4th National Counseling Psychology Conference, document the process of decision making about the conference, and examine the content of the conference. The authors also examine a unique feature of the conference,…

Addresses the unique concerns and makes recommendations for new counseling psychology faculty members as well as for the departments that hire them. Focuses on issues faced by new professors in counseling psychology; shared by women and visible racial/ethnic group members; and experienced differently by women and visible racial/ethnic group…