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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Published in:The Career development quarterly 2005-06, Vol.53 (4), p.291-305
Main Authors: Bright, Jim E.H., Pryor, Robert G. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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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Summary: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