Lifespan Life-Space Theory Flashcards
Who created the Life-Span Life-Space theory?
Super
What does the Life-Span Life-Space theory emphasize?
Developmental theory that emphasizes the factors affecting career decisions over time.
What is the idea that the Lifespan Life-Space theory posits?
-While workers are busy earning a living, they are also busy living a life.
How does the Life-Span Life-Space theory conceptualize career decisions?
Evolving self-understanding interacts with our life roles, which together inform career decisions.
self-concept includes what 2 pieces?
-personal self-concept
-social self-concept
*These influence human behavior (life space)
*these include both objective and subjective material
career maturity in Lifespan Lifespace is what?
The readiness and resources to master the developmental tasks of each stage effectively; you have to achieve tasks before you are ready for the next stage.
life rainbow in Lifespan Lifespace =
A representation of the intersection of life span (stages) and life space (roles), showing how roles change over time and overlap.
career adaptability in Lifespan Lifespace =
a readiness to cope with changing work and work conditions
What are the 3 main principles of the Life-span Life-Space developmental theory?
- Career development is lifelong, involving stages of growth (life span)
- Self-concept influences human behavior (life-space)
- We each have a number of life roles (life-space)
Life Span stages?
-Growth (birth-14)
-Exploration (15-24)
-Establishment (25-44)
-Maintenance (45-64)
-Disengagement (65+)
life structure is?
The salience people attach to the constellation of life roles they have.
life space segment of the theory acknowledges what?
that people differ in the degree of importance they attach to work.
9 major life roles
- son or daughter
- student
- leisurite
- citizen
- worker
- spouse/partner
- homemaker
- parent
- pensioner
theaters
The environmental places where life roles take place (e.g., home, school, workplace, community)
How does self concept affect career decisions?
People attempt to translate self-concept into career terms.
How does time affect self-concept and career choices?
Self-concepts develop over time, which makes career choices and career adjustments lifelong tasks.
Career Development & Assessment is what?
C-DAC Model
The C-DAC model reflects what?
The 3 segments of the life-span life-space theory
What assessments are included in the C-DAC model?
-career development inventory
-adult career concerns inventory
-salience inventory
-values scale
-self-directed search
14 Propositions of Career Development… (1-4)
- individual differences exist
- we fit into certain occupations
- each occupation calls for a specific personality type
- our vocational preferences change
14 Propositions of Career Development… (5-7)
- the process of change is divided into stages
- career patterns are influenced by external factors
- readiness to deal with the demands of an occupation influence the types of jobs we’ll ocuppy
14 Propositions of Career Development… (8-11)
- career maturity is a psychosocial construct
- development is guided by many factors
- career development is the implementation of occupational self-concepts
- we experiment with occupations to find one that fits
14 Propositions of Career Development… (12-14)
- work satisfaction is dependent on many variables
- the greater the implementation of self-concepts, the greater job satisfaction
- work provides a place for personality expression
Life Span definition
the five stages of life (maxicycles), dependent on career maturity
