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The Systems Theory Framework of career development: history and future directions

Since the 1980s, rapid changes in the world of work have challenged the capacity of career theory to provide adequate explanations of career and career development and the ability of traditional career practice to respond to the varied career development needs of clients in those new work environments. It was against this complex and rapidly changing context that the Systems Theory Framework of career development (STF) was created. This article will review the history and development of the STF since its first publication as a contextual model in the inaugural edition of the 'Australian journal of career development' in November 1992.

Since the 1980s, rapid changes in the world of work have challenged the capacity of career theory to provide adequate ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: McMahon, Mary
Date: 2002
Journal title: Australian journal of career development
Resource type: Article
Subjects: Career development; Outcomes

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The Systems Theory Framework of career development: expanding its research influence

Since its first publication more than 15 years ago, the Systems Theory Framework (STF) has become an established metatheoretical framework in the international career development literature. Ten years into its history, the first review of its development was published [see TD/TNC 72.479]. The present article overviews the expansion of the STF literature since that initial review, particularly in relation to the emerging body of research since 2002. The overview demonstrates the recursive relationship that exists between theory, practice and research. The article concludes with a discussion of the future expansion of STF research and suggestions for the directions that STF research can take.

Since its first publication more than 15 years ago, the Systems Theory Framework (STF) has become an established ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: McMahon, Mary; Watson, Mark B.
Date: 2007
Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia
Journal title: Australian journal of career development
Resource type: Article
Subjects: Career development; Outcomes

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