module 4 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the Systems Theory Framework (STF) of Career Development?
A: A meta-theoretical framework that integrates multiple career theories to understand factors influencing career development, decision-making, and planning.
Is the STF a career theory itself?
A: No, it is a framework that synthesises other career theories.
What is the main advantage of using the STF in career counselling?
A: It provides a comprehensive understanding by integrating diverse theoretical perspectives, allowing for more personalised guidance.
What is the Integrative Structured Interview (ISI)?
A: A qualitative tool developed from the STF to help clients make sense of quantitative career assessment results through structured, narrative-based questions.
Who developed the Integrative Structured Interview (ISI)?
A: McMahon & Watson in 2012.
What does the ISI consist of?
A: 12–13 story-crafting questions based on a client’s quantitative career assessment results.
What is the purpose of the ISI in counselling sessions?
A: To explore and contextualise the client’s assessment results and link them to personal life contexts using counselling skills.
What assessments are typically used before the ISI?
A: Quantitative tools like the Holland Code or values assessments.
How does the ISI benefit the client?
A: It helps clients connect personal context with assessment results, leading to more informed and realistic career decisions.
In what types of settings has the ISI been researched?
A: Across diverse populations and contexts.
