The purpose of this study is to review women's perceived career barriers with a theoretical perspective on Social Cognitive Career Theory. In order to enhance career self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectations, women must first perceive their own c...
The purpose of this study is to review women's perceived career barriers with a theoretical perspective on Social Cognitive Career Theory. In order to enhance career self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectations, women must first perceive their own career barriers. If women don't recognize irrational and dysfunctional career barriers,
formed by sex-role socialization and social stereotyping, their career aspirations are interrupted, and limited to traditional female occupations. According to some studies, women's career motivation tends to be much more vulnerable to competing role priorities and environmental demands than men's career development.
Thus career counselors can use the CBI(Career Barriers Inventory: Swanson et al. 1996) to investigate women's perceived barriers. Using the results, counselors can aid women clients in developing necessary coping strategies against career barriers and stress management skills. The perception of barriers may serve as a motivating force for career planning and exploration.
Therefore, career counselors must develop a comprehensive theory of career development, with taking into consideration the perception of barriers. This will lead to an important component in the future of career counseling, 'individualization', which can be achieved by using multidimensional approaches that will best meet clients' individual needs.