Judul Narrative Career Counseling for Enhancing Career Adaptability: A Case Study of a

Young Engineer

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Volume dan The case study "Narrative Career Counseling for Enhancing Career Adaptability: A
halaman Case Study of a Young Engineer" was published in Volume 24, Issue 5, and the
specific pages are 457-463

Tahun terbit The case study "Narrative Career Counseling for Enhancing Career Adaptability: A
Case Study of a Young Engineer" was published in 2014

Penulis The authors of the case study "Narrative Career Counseling for Enhancing Career
Adaptability: A Case Study of a Young Engineer" are Jacobus G. Maree and Erna
W. Gerryts

Permasalahan The case study discusses the challenges faced by George, a chemical engineering
graduate, who struggled with self-confidence and adapting to new situations.
These challenges led him to seek career counseling to address concerns about his
future career and further studies.
Tujuan The purpose of the study was to apply a narrative approach in counseling to
penelitian develop the sense of self as a career resource for a young engineer in his first
working year. The study aimed to explore how narrative counseling could support
the development of career adaptability and help the participant in managing the
transition from being a student to an employee.
Sumber data The data sources for the case study "Narrative Career Counseling for Enhancing
Career Adaptability: A Case Study of a Young Engineer" are as follows:

1. The data gathering instruments used in the research included a multi-method,

explorative, descriptive, single case study approach. Narrative techniques were
employed to develop the sense of self of a young engineering graduate in a new
working environment. The study aimed to assess and gather data on the three
perspectives (differential, developmental, and dynamic) used in career
construction theory.

2. The main themes that emerged from the narrative data were categorized
according to the three perspectives in career construction theory (CCT).

3. The case study was published in the "Journal of Psychology in Africa".

4. The participant attended eight counseling sessions lasting 60 to 90 minutes

each over a period of five months. The case sessional data were thematically
analyzed, and the participant displayed enhanced career strengths and
adaptability strategies following the intervention.

5. Various data collection techniques and methods were used, including the
Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI), Self-Directed Search (SDS), Emotional
 Quotient Inventory (EQ-i), Career Adapt-Adaptabilities Inventory (CAAS), Career
genogram, Collage, Career Interest Profile (CIP), life chapters, life line, early
recollections technique (ERT), Career Construction Interview (CCI), informal
interviews, and reflective feedback notes.

6. Thirteen main themes emerged from the analysis of the narrative data,
including preoccupations, aspirations, desired work setting, life script, and self-
advice as themes in the dynamic perspective.
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2014, p. 463
Metologi The research methodology employed a multi-method, explorative, descriptive,
penelitian single case study approach, utilizing narrative techniques to develop the sense of
self of a young engineering graduate in a new working environment. The study
aimed to assess and gather data on the three perspectives (differential,
developmental, and dynamic) used in career construction theory. An integrated,
qualitative + quantitative approach was adopted, with an emphasis on the
qualitative aspect. Various data collection techniques and methods were used,
including the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI), Self-Directed Search (SDS),
Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i), Career Adapt-Abilities Inventory (CAAS),
Career genogram, Collage, Career Interest Profile (CIP), life chapters, life line,
early recollections technique (ERT), Career Construction Interview (CCI), informal
interviews, and reflective feedback notes.
Maree & Gerryts, 2014, p. 458
Hasil The case study of narrative counseling with a young engineer demonstrated the
penelitian effectiveness of narrative career counseling in enhancing career adaptability and
facilitating the transition from student to employee. Through the counseling
process, the participant, George, gained insight into his values, abilities, interests,
and aspirations, and developed coping mechanisms to overcome challenges. This
resulted in a clearer sense of self and a vision for his future career. The study
found that narrative counseling supported career adaptability development and
readiness to embrace new opportunities. It also highlighted the potential of
career construction in helping individuals rewrite their career-life stories. The
article referenced various theoretical and conceptual frameworks and methods
for career counseling, emphasizing the importance of narrative approaches in
facilitating career development.
Reasearch The research gap in the study is that it does not extensively explore the long-term
gap effects of narrative career counseling on the participant's career adaptability and
overall career development. While the study demonstrates the immediate impact
of the counseling sessions on the participant's self-awareness and coping
strategies, a follow-up study to assess the sustained effects over an extended
period would provide valuable insights into the lasting benefits of narrative
career counseling for young professionals. Additionally, further research could
investigate the applicability of narrative counseling in different cultural and
organizational contexts to understand its effectiveness across diverse settings.
Maree & Gerryts, 2014, p. 458