Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of the leading research and theoretical frameworks in career psychology. This newly revised edition, edited by Steven D. Brown and published by Wiley, remains a canonical resource for practitioners and students. It maintains the thorough coverage of life-span interventions and assessment systems that made previous editions essential, while deeply integrating the roles of diversity, individual differences, and social factors into the core of career development practice.
This edition addresses the rapidly evolving landscape of the professional world, offering critical insights into the future of work and preparing individuals for the new economy. It introduces essential new material on the psychology of working theory, as well as specialized strategies for working with older adults, retirees, the unemployed, and the underemployed. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of contemporary concepts such as career adaptability, work meaning, calling, and volition.
By drawing on vocational, industrial, organizational, and personality psychology, the text provides scientifically informed practices and practical tips for diverse client populations. It serves as an indispensable guide for those looking to apply rigorous research to real-world career counseling scenarios through an interdisciplinary lens.
Product Details:
- Title: Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work
- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Editor: Steven D. Brown
- Publisher: Wiley
- Publication Date: December 3, 2020
- ISBN-10: 1119580358
- ISBN-13: 978-1119580355