The authors investigated the effectiveness of a Strength‐Centered Career Adjustment Model for dual‐career women (N = 28). Fourteen women in the experimental group received strength‐centered career counseling for 6 to 8 sessions; the 14 women in the control group received test services in 1 to 2 sessions. All participants completed the Personal Growth Initiative Scale (PGIS), Job Satisfaction Inventory (JSI), and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) before and after the counseling sessions or test services. Analysis of covariance indicated that there were significant differences between the scores of the experimental and the control group on the PGIS and SWLS but not on the JSI.
This study aimed to explore the effect of career adaptability on 598 working parents in Taiwan. The results showed that career adaptability served an important role in moderating and mediating the effects between work-family conflict, work-family strength, and personal growth initiative.
This article (a) provides an overview of empirical studies regarding Western career theories applied in Taiwan, (b) discusses current career problems encountered in Taiwan, and (c) explores new perspectives for career counseling practice in Taiwan. Western career theories and important concepts are tested and modified empirically. A hypothetical life design model for increasing the meaning of life is proposed. Career counseling problems are then discussed within the educational system, special groups/adults, and employment/organizations in Taiwan. Implications for career counseling practice are discussed.
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