MAIN APPROACHES TO THE PROBLEM OF CAREER CHOICE
Abstract
This article explores the main psychological approaches to the issue of career choice, including theories of professional self-determination, motivational and cognitive factors influencing decision-making. Special attention is paid to the comparative analysis of classical and modern models, such as G. Allport’s theory, J. Holland’s model, the social-cognitive theory of career choice, and the theory of planned behavior. The discussion also highlights social, cultural, and individual factors that either facilitate or hinder professional self-determination. The paper emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach in career guidance diagnostics and counseling.
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