The Next Decade in Vocational Psychology: Mission and Objectives

Author: Savickas M.L.

Source: Journal of Vocational Behavior, Volume 59, Number 2, October 2001 , pp. 284-290(7)

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Abstract:

This article discusses the 10 separate analyses of vocational psychology's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that appear in this special issue, entitled “Vocational Psychology in the Next Decade.” After identifying points of convergence, attention turns to summarizing, in the form of a mission statement, what vocational psychologists seem intent on doing in the coming years. The mission for vocational psychology in the next decade concentrates on advancing scientific understanding of vocational behavior and providing information to shape career interventions and inform public policy. Eight objectives that aim to execute this mission are proposed and discussed. The article closes with a consideration of how the Journal of Vocational Behavior can implement strategies to realize the eight objectives and thus contribute to fulfilling vocational psychology's mission. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

Publication date: 2001-10-01