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Key Principles

In relation to the case of Jose, the Donald Super's Theory can provide a clear basis for

rendering assistance to the client. According to Super's theory, an individual must undergo

and complete various career developmental stages before achieving maturity. Super asserts

that human being passes through five major stages which include growth, exploration,

establishment, maintenance, and decline (Swanson & Fouad, 2014). At growth stage, from

birth to 14 years old, children start developing a self-concept based on various factors such as

mental, actual and perceived physical abilities. At exploration stage, from 14 to 25 age range,

an individual starts developing a clear understanding of different career occupations and

begin envisioning themselves in different careers.

At establishment stage, between 25 to 45 years, people started selecting their job and

begin working. At this point, people begin comparing their self-concept to the job they are

working and decides whether it is good or they should look for alternative jobs (Swanson &

Fouad, 2014). At maintenance stage, between the age of 45 to 65 years, people begin to settle

at their job and starts developing interests and skills as they advance through their careers and

lives. At decline or disengagement stage, 65 years and above, people's focus on job begin to

slowly diminish and they started focusing on other areas of life.

Application of theory to the case

The idea of self-concept presented by Super can be used in the case of Jose for him to

understand that life encompasses a process of self-development. Jose is at the stage of the

establishment; hence, Jose must thoroughly examine whether his self-concept is in line with

his current achievement (Sharf, 2016). Therefore, the case is used to make Jose acknowledge

and appreciate the fact that career development is a process. The stages presented in the case

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Running Head: PART B 1 Part B Name Institutional Affiliation PART B 2 Key Principles In relation to the case of Jose, the Donald Super's Theory can provide a clear basis for rendering assistance to the client. According to Super's theory, an individual must undergo and complete various career developmental stages before achieving maturity. Super asserts that human being passes through five major stages which include growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance, and decline (Swanson & Fouad, 2014). At growth stage, from birth to 14 years old, children start developing a self-concept based on various factors such as mental, actual and perceived physical abilities. At exploration stage, from 14 to 25 age range, an individual starts developing a clear understanding of different career occupations and begin envisioning themselves in different careers. At establishment stage, between 25 to 45 years, people started selecting their job and begin working. At this point, people begin comparing their self-concept to the job they are working and decides whether it is good or they should look for alternative jobs (Swanson & Fouad, 2014). At maintenance stage, between the age of 45 to 6 ...
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