The Psychology of Working in Practice: A Theory of Change for a New Era

This article advances the psychology of working theory by developing a parallel change‐based paradigm to guide interventions at the level of individuals (i.e., the psychology of working counseling) and systems (i.e., the psychology of working systemic intervention). The change paradigm presented in...

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Published inThe Career development quarterly Vol. 67; no. 3; pp. 236 - 254
Main Authors Blustein, David L., Kenny, Maureen E., Autin, Kelsey, Duffy, Ryan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria National Career Development Association 01.09.2019
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects
Addictive behaviors
Analysis
Book publishing
Career Choice
Career counseling
Career Development
Career development planning
career theory
Careers
Counseling
Intervention
Psychological aspects
Psychologists
Psychology
psychology of working
psychology of working counseling
Psychotherapy
Social aspects
Social exclusion
Social justice
Social support
systems interventions
theory of change
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Variables
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United Kingdom
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Summary:This article advances the psychology of working theory by developing a parallel change‐based paradigm to guide interventions at the level of individuals (i.e., the psychology of working counseling) and systems (i.e., the psychology of working systemic intervention). The change paradigm presented in this article includes (a) a needs assessment encompassing survival, social connection/contribution, and self‐determination and (b) input on the mobilization of agentic action that includes critical reflection and action, proactive engagement, social support, and community engagement. The needs assessment and agentic action aspects of this approach can be used to foster change in individual counseling, advocacy, and systemic intervention. Case examples reflecting a systemic intervention and an individual counseling vignette are presented along with implications for research, such as explorations of the impact of these change models on client outcomes and systemic change efforts.
ISSN:0889-4019
2161-0045
DOI:10.1002/cdq.12193