A Living Systems Theory of Vocational Behavior and Development
The Living Systems Theory of Vocational Behavior and Development (LSVD) explains and illustrates the processes by which individuals construct their work experiences, vocational pathways and career patterns through episodes of interaction with affordances
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A Living Systems Theory of Vocational Behavior and Development
Fred W. Vondracek The Pennsylvania State University Donald H. Ford The Pennsylvania State University and Erik J. Porfeli Northeast Ohio Medical University
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ISBN: 978-94-6209-660-8 (paperback) ISBN: 978-94-6209-661-5 (hardback) ISBN: 978-94-6209-662-2 (e-book)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
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List of Tables
xiii
List of Figures
xv
1. The Case for Integrative Theorizing in Vocational Behavior and Development Current Status of Vocational Psychology Conceptual and Definitional Issues Historical Perspective on the Evolution of Career Development Theories Trends Toward Integrative Theorizing A Strategy for Creating an Integrative Theoretical Model Concepts Processes Reframing the Task The Person, Environment, and Fit The Principle of Unitary Functioning Personal Agency and Self-Regulation Cognitive Guidance of Behavior Pattern Construction and Functioning Affect and Emotion Preferences, Capabilities and Skills (i.e., Interests, Aptitudes and Abilities) 2. Theoretical Foundation: The Living Systems Framework (LSF) Person Patterns as the Basic Unit The LSF Propositional Model: Processes Producing Integrated Dynamic Functioning and Change General System Dynamics Directive Functions Regulatory and Evaluative Functions Activity Organizing and Energizing Functions Implementing Context Transactions Monitoring Activity Patterns v
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Feedforward Processes Feedback Processes Examples of System Dynamics Functioning Humans as Developmental Systems Four Human Self-Construction Processes Self-Direction Self-Organization Self-Achievement Self-Regulation Three Propositions of the Developmental Model Concerning How Change Occurs Change and Development Always Starts with What Exists Only You Can Change Yourself Efforts to Change an Existing Pattern Will Not Begin Until That Pattern is Somehow Disrupted The LSF Conceptual Model: Person and Context Components and Patterns Person Attributes and Patterns The Biological Aspect The Psychological Aspect The Transactional Aspect Environment and Context Attributes and Patterns Natural Environments and Contexts Designed Environments and Contexts Human Interpersonal Environments and Contexts Socio-Cultural Environments and Contexts Humans as Self-Constructing Living Systems Behavior E
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