The Chaos Theory of Careers: A User's Guide

The purpose of this article is to set out the key elements of the Chaos Theory of Careers. The complexity of influences on career development presents a significant challenge to traditional predictive models of career counseling. Chaos theory can provide a more appropriate description of career beha...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Career development quarterly 2005-06, Vol.53 (4), p.291-305
Hauptverfasser:	Bright, Jim E.H., Pryor, Robert G. L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Behavior Career Choice Career Counseling Career Development Career development planning Career Education Career preparation Careers Chaos theory Counseling Counselor Client Relationship Counselor Role Counselors Guides Influences Practice Qualifications Theories Vocational guidance counselors
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Zusammenfassung:	The purpose of this article is to set out the key elements of the Chaos Theory of Careers. The complexity of influences on career development presents a significant challenge to traditional predictive models of career counseling. Chaos theory can provide a more appropriate description of career behavior, and the theory can be applied with clients in counseling. The authors devote particular attention to the application of attractor concepts to careers.
ISSN:	0889-4019 2161-0045
DOI:	10.1002/j.2161-0045.2005.tb00660.x