Adult Career Development

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This book features 23 chapters organized into seven sections focused on various themes: theories and concepts, strategies and methods, target populations, settings, training programs, evaluation and accountability, and future trends. Key papers include discussions on adult development theories, career development models, and strategies for adult career counseling. Contributions explore principles of program development, appraising adults' career capabilities, and systematic career guidance through technology. The text addresses women's career development from a feminist perspective, men's career transitions, and culturally relevant approaches for diverse populations. It also covers conjoint career counseling for dual-career couples, midlife career transitions, and the needs of mature workers. Additional topics include preretirement programming, career planning in organizations, and the unique career development needs of adult students in universities. Community-based counseling and the role of career development professionals in the 1990s are highlighted, along with training updates for business and industry. Finally, the effectiveness of adult career development programs is evaluated, and insights into the future of adult career development are provided.