PROCESS, CONTENT, AND CONTEXTUAL APPROACHES TO CAREER CHOICE

Abstract

The article is aimed to a theoretical analysis of key approaches that influence career decision-making: process, content and context. The peculiarities of interaction of these approaches and their influence on the formation of career trajectories of an individual in the modern labor market are revealed.  It is important to consider how these approaches can cooperate or, in fact, come into conflict, creating a unique set of challenges and capabilities for each individual. The research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the interactions between process, content, and contextual approaches to career choice and their implications for the career decision-making process. To achieve this goal, a thorough analysis of the scientific literature is required, including a review of theoretical frameworks, analysis of empirical research and conceptual models. Existing knowledge has been systematized and promising directions for further development of process, content and contextual aspects in the field of career development have been identified. It has been revealed that the integration of process, content and contextual approaches to career choice will provide a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of career development of individuals. It is stated that the interaction between these approaches can facilitate the effective identification of professional interests and goals, as well as a better understanding of contextual barriers and opportunities. Also, potential conflicts between the internal dynamics of individuals and external ones have been identified, which emphasizes a different approach in the process of career counseling. The critical need for integration of process, content, and contextual approaches to improve career decision-making is emphasized. It has been established that this integration embraces a broad range of specific characteristics, interests, and contextual boundaries with which individuals interact. The urgency of developing comprehensive assessment tools and interventions that would cover all aspects of career choice is being discussed, which opens up new prospects for further research in this population.

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