Career psychology in the South African context examines theories and research in career psychology and career education in the South African and international contexts. It has been designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as career practitioners, psychologists, educationists and teacher-counsellors.

This comprehensive publication:

• focuses on historical and state-of-the-art career practices in career psychology
• provides descriptive and critical analyses of career theories and current thought on career development
• focuses on career counselling in South Africa and suggests what international practice and research may be appropriate locally
• suggests which aspects of career research need to be conducted in South Africa
• omits the career decision-making and career indecision chapter
• provides a new perspective on career assessment