CAREER PSYCHOLOGY (A Framework for Career and Counseling Practice)

Abstract

The objective of career psychology is to highlight the principles of career counseling framework, the function of occupation for human, and the implication of counseling practice in the career and government policy. The research method was literature review supported by the presentation and study of relevant cases from the author’s counseling practice. Based on the study and field practice experience, it was found that essentially psychological framework offers two aspects, i.e. critiques on a particular event in a particular moment, and whole ideas aimed to develop better conditions using academic approach are more beneficial for counselors interested in the field of career and occupation. This study aimed to add the knowledge of traditional career development theories.
Key words: career, psychology