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A Social Cognitive Framework for Career Choice Counseling

Brown, Steven D., Lent, Robert W.·1996·The Career Development Quarterly

DOI 10.1002/j.2161-0045.1996.tb00451.x

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This article extends social cognitive career theory by suggesting how several of its major hypotheses can be applied to counseling persons with career choice difficulties. Several theory‐derived counseling strategies are described that can be used to assist clients in developing a broad array of career options, analyzing and overcoming barriers to career choice, and counteracting choice‐limiting self‐efficacy beliefs. Each strategy is illustrated with a case example. Future research needs related to the counseling model are discussed.

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Authors: Brown, S. D., & Lent, R. W.
Affiliations: Loyola University Chicago (US)
University of Maryland, College Park (US)
Corresponding author: Brown, Steven D.
ORCID: Brown, Steven D.
Lent, Robert W.
Venue: The Career Development Quarterly
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1996-06
Volume: 44
Issue: 4
Pages: 354-366
ISSN: 0889-4019 (ISSN-L)
2161-0045
DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-0045.1996.tb00451.x
OpenAlex: W2153163178
Cited by: 381
References: 26
Citations by year: 2026: 8 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 31 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 11 · 2017: 13 · 2016: 15 · 2015: 15 · 2014: 20 · 2013: 20 · 2012: 21
FWCI: 45.29
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 5683 d)
Locations: The Career Development Quarterly (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Career Development and Diversity
Social Sciences › Education › Disability Education and Employment
Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education and Employability
Keywords: social cognitive career theory, career paths, career barriers, self-efficacy, counseling techniques, career development

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