The effects of a schematic cognitive intervention were examined along several lines of thought including occupational certainty, vocational identity, occupational representation systems of deaf clients. Theoretically, the development of a meaningful schemata will allow clients to organize new information in a way that will lead to clients being more prepared to benefit from the career guidance process in general, and from career learning events and Computer Assisted Career Guidance (CACG) in particular. This study has, first, examined the effects of schematic cognitive intervention upon a subsequent interaction using CACG vs. a traditional human counselor intervention model with deaf subjects. Second, this study has examined the differential levels of deaf subjects' cognitive complexity regarding the world of work following intervention. CACG interventions have increased in use and popularity among career counseling and guidance professionals. This is reflected in the same manner with disabled clients. Researchers have not yet fully identified the methods by which CACG can be fully implemented for diverse populations to optimally facilitate career counseling. In regard to career counseling and CACG interventions, disabled individuals present special needs. Disabled individuals, especially those whose disabling condition presents barriers to employment through impinging on the ability to process information, i.e., deafness, learning disabilities, visual impairments, can be described: (1) as having potentially more to gain from career counseling interventions, and (2) as having potentially a greater need for a working model that allows for clarification and efficient use of the information involved in career choices. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 54-03, Section: A, page: 0907. / Major Professor: F. Donald Kelly. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1992.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_76869 |
| Contributors | Clark, David Anthony., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 205 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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