Career Development of Students with Intellectual Disability: A Systems Theory Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary McMahon ◽  
Monica Cuskelly
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Development Of Students

Development of a Systems Theory of Career Development

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary McMahon ◽  
Wendy Patton
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Recent Debate ◽  
Theory Framework

Through consideration of the recent debate over the issue of convergence in career development theory and using their own research, the authors have developed a systems theory framework of career development. This paper locates the systems theory framework within the extant literature of both the fields of career development and counselling, and attempts to illustrate how a systems theory approach can address current criticisms of career development theory and add to and complement this literature. The influences and processes illustrated in the systems theory framework are also described.

Career Development and Systems Theory

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Patton ◽  
Mary McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Systems Theory

Reconceptualising the Vocational Rehabilitation Process Using a Career Development Approach

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Buys ◽  
Sharon Hensby ◽  
Jocelyn Rennie
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Conceptual Shift ◽  
Development Approach

The traditional job placement approach to vocational rehabilitation service delivery is no longer sustainable in terms of delivering meaningful employment outcomes for people with disabilities. For vocational rehabilitation to be relevant in the current labour market to the needs and aspirations of this population, a conceptual shift is required in the focus of service delivery. This paper suggests that an approach focused on career development is warranted, and to this end, a model of career development for vocational rehabilitation underpinned by systems theory is presented. The application of the model is illustrated through the use of a case study and the implications of the model for rehabilitation practice are explored.

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