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Tanya |
Arroba |
- Decision Making Model - 1977 |
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Norman |
Amundson |
- Hope-Action Theory - 2010 |
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Nancy |
Arthur |
- Boundaryless Career - 1996 |
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- Culture Infused Counselling Theory (CICC) - 2013 |
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Albert |
Bandura |
- Social Learning Theory - 1977 & 1986 |
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Tol |
Bedford |
- The First Model - 1982 |
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Kerry |
Bernes |
- Synergistic Theory of Organizational Career Development - 1999 |
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Nancy |
Betz |
- Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) - 1981 |
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David L. |
Blustein |
- Psychology of working - 2013 |
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Katharine Cook |
Briggs |
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Model* - 1945 |
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Jim |
Bright |
- Chaos Theory of Careers - 2011 |
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Steven D. |
Brown |
- Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) - 1996 |
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Duane |
Brown |
- Value-based Career Decision Making - 1995 & 1996 & 2002 |
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Raymond |
Cattell |
- 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)* - 1946, 1949 & 1965 |
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J. M. |
Chartrand |
- Constructivist Theory - 1995 |
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Charles P. |
Chen |
- Career Self-determination Theory - 2017 |
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Raymond |
Christal |
- Five-factor Model (FFM) or OCEAN Model* - 1962 |
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Larry |
Cochran |
- Constructivist Theory - 1997 |
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- Narrative Career Counselling - 1997 |
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A. |
Collin |
- Constructivist Theory - 1986 |
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Sherry |
Cormier |
- Cormier and Hackney Model - 1994 |
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R. Kelly |
Crace |
- Values-Based Model of Career Choice - 1996 |
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René V. |
Dawis |
- Work Adjustment Theory - 1984 |
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Albert |
de Folter |
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT) - 2000 & 2012 |
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Ans |
De Vos |
- Career Inaction Theory - Verbruggen and De Vos, 2019 |
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Carlo |
DiClemente |
- Stages of Change Model - 1983 |
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John |
Driscoll |
- The ‘What’ Model - 2007 |
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Gerard |
Egan |
- Skilled Helper Model - 1998 |
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Alison J. |
Fielding |
- Single Interaction Model |
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Dawn |
Freshwater |
- The ‘What’ Model - 2001 |
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Graham |
Gibbs |
- Reflective Model - 1988 |
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Eli |
Ginzberg |
- Developmental Theory - 1951 |
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Linda |
Gottfredson |
- Theory of Circumscription and Compromise - 1981 |
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Gail |
Hackett |
- Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) - 1981 & 1997 |
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Harold L. |
Hackney |
- Cormier and Hackney Model - 1993 |
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Douglas T. |
Hall |
- Protean Career - 1976 |
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Liane |
Hambly |
- Skills Development Scotland - A Coaching approach to guidance - 2008 |
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Sunny |
Hansen |
- Integrative Life Planning Theory - 1997 |
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Frederick |
Herzberg |
- Motivation-Hygiene Theory - 1968 |
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Phil |
Hodkinson |
- Careership Theory - 1996 |
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John L. |
Holland |
- Environmental Theory – Matching Theories - 1966, 1973, 1985, 1992 |
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Kimberly A.S. |
Howard |
- Career Choice and Attainment Model - 2010 |
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Dennis T. |
Jaffe |
- Change Model - Resistance Cycle 1988 |
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Melanie |
Jasper |
- The ‘What’ Model - 2001 |
K
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Minna |
Kattelus |
- Sparks Theory - 2010 & 2015 |
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David |
Kolb |
- Experiential Learning Cycle 1985 |
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John D. |
Krumboltz |
- Planned Happenstance Learning Theory - 1999 & 2004 |
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- Learning Theory of Career Choice and Counselling (LTCC) - 1997 |
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- Social Learning Theory (SLTCDM) - 1976 & 1990 & 1996 |
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Bill |
Law |
- Community Interaction Theory - 1981 & 1996 |
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- DOTS Model - 1977 & 1996 |
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- 3 Step Storyboarding - 2008 |
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Reinekke |
Lengelle |
- Career Writing Method - 2017 |
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Robert W. |
Lent |
- Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) - 1995 |
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J. G. |
Lenz |
- Cognitive Information Processing Theory - 1999 |
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A. S. |
Levin |
- Happenstance Theory - 1999 & 2004 |
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Kurt |
Lewin |
- Change Management Model - 1947 |
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Ronald |
Lippitt |
- 7 Stage Model of Change - 1958 |
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Lloyd H. |
Lofquist |
- Work Adjustment Theory - 1985 |
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Tom |
Luken |
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT) - 2000 & 2012 |
M
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Kris |
Magnusson |
- Coherent Career Practice - 2011 |
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Abraham |
Maslow |
- Hierarchy of Needs - 1954 |
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Mary |
McMahon |
- Systems Theory Framework of Career Development - 2007 |
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Frans |
Meijers |
- Career Writing Method - 2017 |
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Isabel Briggs |
Meyers |
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Model* - 1944 |
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William R. |
Miller |
- Motivational Interviewing - 1983 |
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Judi |
Miller |
- Solution Focused Career Theory - 2004 |
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Anna |
Miller - Tiedeman |
- Life-is-Career Theory - 1999 |
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Kathleen E. |
Mitchell |
- Happenstance Theory - 2001 |
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L. K. |
Mitchell |
- Learning Theory of Careers Choice and Counselling (LTCC) - 1996 |
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Anita M. |
Mitchell |
- Social Learning Theory (SLTCDM) - 1990 & 1997 |
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Roberta A. |
Neault |
- Career Engagement Model - 2011 |
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Nigel |
Nicholson |
- Transition Cycle - 1988 |
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Spencer |
Niles |
- Hope-Action Theory - 2010 |
O
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R. P |
O'Hara |
- Decision Making Theory - 1963 |
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Gabriele |
Oettingen |
- The WOOP Model - 2014 |
P
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Frank |
Parsons |
- Environmental Theory – Matching theories - 1908 |
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Cecil Holden |
Patterson |
- Client-centred Theory - 1964 |
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Wendy |
Patton |
- Systems Theory Framework of Career Development - 2006 |
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R. Vance |
Peavy |
- Constructivist Theory - 1992 |
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- Narrative Career Counselling - 2000 |
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G. W. |
Peterson |
- Cognitive Information Processing Theory - 1999 |
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Deirdre A. |
Pickerell |
- Career Engagement Model - 2011 |
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Mark |
Pope |
- Career Counselling with Underserved Populations Model - 2011 |
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James |
Prochaska |
- Stages of Change Model - 1983 |
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Robert |
Pryor |
- Chaos Theory of Careers - 2011 |
R
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R. C. |
Reardon |
- Cognitive Information Processing Theory - 1999 |
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Dave |
Redekopp |
- Coherent Career Practice - 2011 |
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Hazel L. |
Reid |
- Single Interaction Model |
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Danielle |
Rivern-Simard |
- Continuous Participation Model - 2005 |
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Ken |
Roberts |
- Structural Theory (Opportunity Structure Model) - 1968 & 1997 |
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Alec |
Rodger |
- Environmental Theory – Matching theories - 1952 |
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Anne |
Roe |
- Theory of Career Choice and Development - Psychodynamic Theories - 1956 |
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Carl |
Rogers |
- Client-centred Theory - 1942 & 1951 |
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Gary |
Rolfe |
- The ‘What’ Model - 2001 |
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Stephen |
Rollnick |
- Motivational Interviewing - 1983 |
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Denise M. |
Rousseau |
- Boundaryless Career - 1996 |
S
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James P. |
Sampson |
- Cognitive Information Processing Theory - 1999 |
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Mark |
Savickas |
- Career Construction Theory & Life Design – Narrative appr. - 2005 |
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- Constructivist Theory - 1993 & 1997 |
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- Narrative Career Counselling - 1997 |
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- Psychodynamic Theories - 1989 |
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Edgar H. |
Schein |
- Career Anchors - 1975 |
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Nancy |
Schlossberg |
- Transition Theory - 1981 & 1989 |
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Donald A. |
Schön |
- Reflection-in-action/Reflection-on-action model 1983 |
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Donald A. |
Schutt |
- Strengths-based Approach - 2007 |
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Cynthia D. |
Scott |
- Change Model - Resistance Cycle - 1988 |
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Andrew C. |
Sparkes |
- Careership Theory 1997 |
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Donald |
Super |
- Developmental Theory - Life Span Development - 1957 & 1961 |
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- Developmental Theory (further developed) - 1980 |
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David |
Tiedeman |
- Decision Making Theory - 1963 |
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Anna |
Miller Tiedeman |
- Life-is-Career Theory - 1999 |
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Ernest |
Tupes |
- Five-factor Model (FFM) or OCEAN Model* - 1961 |
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Ladislav |
Valach |
- Contextual Action Theory (CAT) - 2002 |
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Marijke |
Verbruggen |
- Career Inaction Theory - Verbruggen and De Vos, 2019 |
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Victor |
Vroom |
- Expectancy Motivation Theory - 1964 |
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Lev |
Vygotsky |
- Contextual Action Theory (CAT) - 2002 |
W
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Anthony Gordon |
Watts |
- DOTS Model - 1977 & 1996 |
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M.A. |
West |
- Transition Cycle - 1988 |
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Sir John |
Whitmore |
- GROW Model |
Y
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Hyung Joon |
Yoon |
- Hope-Action Theory - 2010 |
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R. A. |
Young |
- Constructivist Theory - 1986 |
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- Contextual Action Theory (CAT) - 2002 |
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Please click on any of the letters above to find the corresponding theorist.
Names are organised by surname, so you have to click on the corresponding first letter of the person's surname.Not all theories will have a corresponding page, yet, however. I am in the middle of updating this, so please come back to find out more. Of course, if there isn't a page yet, feel free to copy and paste anything into a search engine to do your research.As mentioned before, it is not my intention to offer an exhaustive explanation and analysis of each and every Theory. It's relatively easy to find that information on the many websites and in the many resources out there. It's my intention to offer something in addition to this, a useful summary that supports different learning styles and an exploration of the tools we can use with clients, linked to the different theories. I would also like to offer a succinct critique with each Theory to get you started. Especially if you are completing your Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development, it's imperative that you form your own critique and make up your own mind about each of the different theories you encounter.
In addition, some tips for your research:
Normally, none of us have access to a full academic library. The best most of us can hope for is a search on the web and the few books we have. Making your time on the web count is important and I hope the following will help with that: