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Applying a Constructive‐Developmental Approach to Issues of Sexual Orientation and Religion in Career Counseling
Author(s) -
Paul Parrish L.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the career development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.846
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 2161-0045
pISSN - 0889-4019
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-0045.2008.tb00099.x
Subject(s) - constructive , identity (music) , psychology , developmental stage theories , sexual orientation , process (computing) , career development , orientation (vector space) , meaning (existential) , epistemology , social psychology , developmental psychology , psychotherapist , computer science , mathematics , physics , geometry , acoustics , operating system , philosophy
An individual's constructive development, or system of meaning making, is relevant to the process of career counseling. A description of constructive‐developmental theory and how that theory may be integrated in career counseling is provided, focusing on a case study that addresses issues of sexual orientation and religious identity. Methods for assessing constructive development are explored, and literature relating to the effectiveness of this approach is discussed.