The value of failing in career development: A chaos theory perspective

Failing is a neglected topic in career development theory and counselling practice. Most theories see failing as simply the opposite of success and something to be avoided. It is contended that the Chaos Theory of Careers with its emphasis on complexity, uncertainty and consequent human imitations,...

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Published in:International journal for educational and vocational guidance 2012-03, Vol.12 (1), p.67-79
Main Authors: Pryor, Robert G. L, Bright, James E. H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beratungsgespräch
Berufsberatung
Berufserfolg
Berufslaufbahn
Berufsverlauf
Career Counseling
Career Development
Career development planning
Chaos theory
Chaostheorie
Counseling
Counseling Techniques
Counseling Theories
Education
Failure
Fehler
Frustration
Guidance
International and Comparative Education
Laufbahnberatung
Lernen
Professional and Vocational Education
Risikobereitschaft
Success
Systems Approach
Theory Practice Relationship
Toleranz
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Summary:Failing is a neglected topic in career development theory and counselling practice. Most theories see failing as simply the opposite of success and something to be avoided. It is contended that the Chaos Theory of Careers with its emphasis on complexity, uncertainty and consequent human imitations, provides a conceptually coherent account of failure in career development. The benefits of failing are outlined. The counselling implications of failure and ways for it to be addressed and utilised with those confronting career development challenges are also discussed.
ISSN:0251-2513
1873-0388
1573-1782
DOI:10.1007/s10775-011-9194-3