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Direct linkPryor, Robert G. L.; Bright, Jim E. H. – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2022
In acknowledging the contribution of the Australian Journal of Career Development (AJCD's) continuing work to the career development field, this paper briefly outlines the Chaos Theory of Careers (CTC) and its empirical support. Issues relating to closed and open system validation are canvassed. Two types of COVID-19 case study are analysed: a…
Descriptors: Systems Approach, Career Development, COVID-19, Pandemics
Pryor, Robert G. L.; Bright, Jim E. H. – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2014
The developments in the Chaos Theory of Careers (CTC) are outlined for the last decade since the publication of the original formulation in this journal in 2003 (Pryor & Bright, 2003a). The history of the development of the CTC and the major theoretical constructs of the theory including context, complexity, change, chance, attractors,…
Descriptors: Career Development, Counseling Techniques, Theory Practice Relationship, Counseling Theories
Borg, Tony; Bright, Jim E. H.; Pryor, Robert G. L. – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2014
A key postulate of the Chaos Theory of Careers is the significant influence of change, in general, and unplanned change, in particular, on individuals' career development. This qualitative research study investigated the perceived incident and impact of such change in the career paths of 55 high school graduates from the same class. Using a…
Descriptors: High School Students, Career Counseling, Counseling Theories, High School Graduates
Pryor, Robert G. L.; Bright, James E. H. – International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 2012
Failing is a neglected topic in career development theory and counselling practice. Most theories see failing as simply the opposite of success and something to be avoided. It is contended that the Chaos Theory of Careers with its emphasis on complexity, uncertainty and consequent human imitations, provides a conceptually coherent account of…
Descriptors: Career Development, Failure, Career Counseling, Theory Practice Relationship
