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The impact of the family on the vocational development of youth is critically and systematically examined in this paper. First, the relevant empirical and theoretical literature is identified together with the limitations of that literature, particularly with its failure to consider, a) the ecological influences on career development, b) female career development, and c) the developmental aspects of career choice, entry and maintenance. Second, the paper examines the following family variables in career development; socio-economic status, family process variables, socialization and sex differences, family interactions and family structure. Finally, some implications for guidance and counselling following an individual/environmental perspective are identified.
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Friesen, J. The role of the family in vocational development. Int J Adv Counselling 9, 87–96 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00116437
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