Key Concepts
Who created Social Cognitive Career Theory?
Robert W. Lent
Steven D. Brown
Gail Hackett
What are:
1. Career Interest Development Model
2. Choice Making Model
3. Career Performance & Persistence Model
Three interrelated models
What are actionable interventions?
Modifiable factors like self-efficacy & outcome expectations allows for targeted interventions.
Where is SCCT most commonly applied?
Career counselling and development.
Why is SCCT highly relevant today?
*Emphasis on dynamic environmental factors
*Individual agency
*Career development
What are outcome expectations?
The belief about the consequences of performing certain behaviors whether positive or negative.
When was the SCCT theory proposed?
Early 1990's.
Who has personal agency?
Individuals' active in shaping their careers.
What are some career barriers?
*Job loss
*Skills training
*Self-doubt
*Mentorship
What do modern critics say about SCCT?
*Lack of qualitative research
*Limited exploration of cultural & socioeconomic influences
What are personal goals?
Objectives individuals set for themselves, guiding their behavior and efforts. ie. SMART
Who is Bandura?
Founder of Social Cognitive Theory which is a prelude of Social Cognitive Career Theory.
Why is there limited focus on societal factors?
SCCT may not fully address broader societal issues like discrimination or systemic barriers that can impact career choices.
What are some examples of SCCT in action?
*Positive feedback
*Take on new responsibilities
*Career counselling for individuals with disabilities
*Promote career exploration
What are some key points for SCCT's current relevance?
*Adaptability to changing work environments
*Focus on self-efficacy
*Application to diverse populations
What is self-efficacy?
The belief in one's ability to perform specific tasks which can lead to great interest and persistence in career related activities.
What are:
1. Focusing on satisfaction and well-being in educational & vocational settings,
2. Career, self-management across the lifespan?
Two models added by Lent, Brown & Hackett.
Why is there individual differences in cognitive processing?
The theory may not fully account for variations in how individuals process information and can make career decisions depending on their cognitive styles.
What are some career interventions for underrepresented groups?
*Women in STEM
*Societal expectations
*Promote confidence
What are some key points for SCCT's current critiques?
*Overemphasis on cognitive factors
*Limited qualitative research
*Cultural & socioeconomic considerations
*Lack of attention to career transitions