Do clients' problem-solving appraisals predict career counseling outcomes or vice versa? A reanalysis of Heppner, et al.
Using Heppner, et al.'s data from 2004, this study tested career counseling clients in the United States on problem-solving appraisal scores and career-related variables. A cross-lagged panel design with structural equation modeling was used. Results supported the link between clients' precounseling problem-solving appraisal scores and career outcome. This finding held for career decision-making, but not for vocational identity. The study provided further support for Heppner, et al.'s findings, highlighting the influential role of clients' problem-solving appraisals in advancing their career decision-making processes.
Lee
Dong-Gwi
DG
Department of Psychology, Yonsei University, 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-749, South Korea. lee82@yonsei.ac.kr
Park
Hyun-Joo
HJ
Heppner
Mary J
MJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001077:Aptitude Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002321:Career Choice; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015146:Midwestern United States; D015233:Models, Statistical; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011340:Problem Solving; D011594:Psychometrics; D014830:Vocational Guidance; D055815:Young Adult