Career and self-construction theory as a framework for school-based career transition support¶

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description¶

The article draws on Guichard's self-construction theory, which "sees individuals actively constructing themselves through narration or storytelling in social interaction", and Savickas's career construction theory, which focuses on identity derived from one's career and its career adaptability model covering concern, control, curiosity and confidence. Career and life design counselling translates these theories into practice as clients narrate life stories in dialogue with counsellors and supportive audiences. The study operationalises this framework in an eight-lesson group intervention within the Life Orientation syllabus.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Group-based dialogue with supportive audiences so individuals can narrate life stories and become authors of their life trajectories
Non-judgmental facilitation in which participants are acknowledged as experts of their own lives

Constraints¶

The article notes Western career facilitation practices characterised by individualism, rationality and empiricism will be irrelevant to many cultures, calling for globalisation rather than westernisation of practices

Target Learners¶

Grade 11 adolescents in contrasting South African school settings (independent and disadvantaged state schools)

Learning Goals¶

Career adaptability (concern, control, curiosity, confidence)
Self-knowledge and life-theme identification
Managing career-related transitions

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

A Cook and JG Maree. (2016). Efficacy of using career and self-construction to help learners manage career-related transitions. South African Journal of Education, 36(1), Art. #1225. https://doi.org/10.15700/saje.v36n1a1225

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`title`	`Career and self-construction theory as a framework for school-based career transition support`
`description`	`The article draws on Guichard's self-construction theory, which "sees individuals actively constructing themselves through narration or storytelling in social interaction", and Savickas's career construction theory, w...`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-11-01`
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`sources`	1 — `a-cook-and-jg-maree-2016`

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