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Beyond the Individual: A Group-Based Career Development Intervention Implemented in Resource-Constrained Schools in South Africa.
- Source :
- Journal for Specialists in Group Work; Mar2021, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p48-61, 14p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- In South African high schools, many learners have limited support in making career related decisions to prepare them for the world of work after school. An important early transition for career-related decision-making is at the end of Grade 9 when learners are expected to decide which subjects they will select for the last phase of high school. Grade 9 is also the juncture where adolescents may decide to exit their formal schooling and enter the labor market. To support Grade 9 learners in making informed career-related decisions, this study examined the effectiveness of a group-based career guidance intervention implemented in eight secondary schools located in resource-constrained communities in the Western Cape, South Africa. The intervention aimed to improve learners' career decision-making readiness and aid in making subject choices and subsequent career choices. The intervention consisted of interest assessment conducted in a group-format with the learners, after which a workshop was facilitated to share relevant information pertaining to their interests, other career attributes and pending subject choices. The results of this study demonstrate a significant impact of early adolescents' career adaptability and ability to engage in the career decision-making process. These results show promise in the implementation of group-based career intervention, supporting learners to make informed decisions in relation to their career paths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01933922
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal for Specialists in Group Work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148772721
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2020.1856252