Donald Super's Career Developmental Theory

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing Donald Super's Career Developmental Theory, including the Life Rainbow, determinants, stages, roles, and tasks across age periods.

Life Rainbow

A visual model in Donald Super's theory illustrating life roles across different ages (Birth to 65+) alongside environmental, situation, and personal determinants.

Environmental Determinants

External factors in Donald Super's Life Rainbow model that influence lifestyle, specifically comprising the labour market and employment practices.

Situation Determinants

Contextual life factors in Donald Super's Life Rainbow model that include historical and socioeconomic conditions.

Personal Determinants

Individual factors in Donald Super's Life Rainbow model consisting of psychological and biological determinants.

Life Roles

The six major positions an individual occupies over time in the Life Rainbow model: Child, Student, Leisurite, Citizen, Worker, and Homemaker or parent.

Growth Stage

The life stage from Birth-14 focused on the development of self-concept, attitudes, needs, and general world of work.

Exploration Stage

The life stage from ages 15-24 characterized by 'trying out' through classes and work hobbies, tentative choice, and skill development.

Establishment Stage

The life stage from ages 25-44 characterized by entry-level skill building and stabilization through work experience.

Maintenance Stage

The life stage from ages 45-64 characterized by a continual adjustment process to improve position.

Decline Stage

The life stage from age 65+ characterized by reduced output and preparing for retirement.

Growth Tasks Across Life Stages

Developmental tasks involving developing a realistic self-concept (Adolescence 14-25), learning to relate to others (Early adulthood 25-45), accepting one's own limitations (Middle adulthood 45-65), and developing and valuing non-occupational roles (Late adulthood 65+).

Exploration Tasks Across Life Stages

Developmental tasks involving learning more about opportunities (Adolescence 14-25), finding desired opportunity (Early adulthood 25-45), identifying new tasks to work on (Middle adulthood 45-65), and finding a good retirement place (Late adulthood 65+).

Establishment Tasks Across Life Stages

Developmental tasks involving getting started in a chosen field (Adolescence 14-25), settling down in a suitable position (Early adulthood 25-45), developing new skills (Middle adulthood 45-65), and doing things one has wanted to do (Late adulthood 65+).

Maintenance Tasks Across Life Stages

Developmental tasks involving verifying current occupational choice (Adolescence 14-25), making occupational position secure (Early adulthood 25-45), holding one's own against competition (Middle adulthood 45-65), and keeping what one enjoys (Late adulthood 65+).

Decline Tasks Across Life Stages

Developmental tasks involving giving less time to hobbies (Adolescence 14-25), reducing sports participation (Early adulthood 25-45), focusing on essentials (Middle adulthood 45-65), and reducing working hours (Late adulthood 65+).