Essay about Special Populations Intervention-Psychology
Arguably, there is no single career counseling theory that would work for every group. Personal differences, environment, and choice are just a few of the variables that add to the complexity of career-related decisions. Throughout the years, researchers have continued to improve on earlier theories as new, more inclusive approaches to counseling are presented. As Niles and Harris-Bowlsbey (2017) note, “In an extensive study of occupational population trends within the U.S. labor force, Byars-Winston et al. (2015) found that despite growing demographic diversity in the overall U.S. population, the labor force continues to reveal racialized and gendered disparities” (p. 99).
Despite legislation aimed at protecting their rights, Americans with disabilities unfortunately have not fared any better. Results show that many women, racial/ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender individuals regularly experience discriminatory practices in the career process. Thus, traditional approaches have been found to be inadequate and/or inappropriate for assisting members of such diverse groups in their career development. According to Lee (2013), “The past two decades have seen a growing realization that career counseling services often do not have broad applicability across the range of cultural backgrounds represented by clients” (p. 7). Thus, the values inherent in career counseling and those of culturally diverse clients often come into conflict during the career exploration and decision process. Lee (2013) provided a conceptual framework to ensure that clients from culturally diverse backgrounds have access to competent career services.
Using Lee’s (2013) framework, evaluate his model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds (select your own population) (i.e., women, minorities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (GLBTQ), individuals who identify English as a second language, youth and elderly, and those from various cultural backgrounds). Then, select one of the career theories discussed earlier in this course and compare and contrast it to Lee’s (2013) proposed theory. Are there any theories, such as the social cognitive career theory, gender identity theories, etc. that might provide more applicable approaches to career counseling with individuals with diverse backgrounds? If the theory could be modified, what component would you add? Include a critique regarding how the added component would strengthen or weaken the modified theory. Would the added component benefit individuals from both diverse backgrounds and with a disability?
Your paper should be a minimum of 750- to 2450 words (5-7 pages), not including your title and references pages.
Use a minimum of five scholarly sources in addition to the course text within the paper.
Point Value: 15 Points
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Special Populations Intervention Paper
Arguably, there is no single career counseling theory that would work for every group. Personal differences, environment, and choice are just a few of the variables that add to the complexity of career-related decisions. Throughout the years, researchers have continued to improve on earlier theories as new, more inclusive approaches to counseling are presented. As Niles and Harris-Bowlsbey (2017) note, “In an extensive study of occupational population trends within the U.S. labor force, Byars-Winston et al. (2015) found that despite growing demographic diversity in the overall U.S. population, the labor force continues to reveal racialized and gendered disparities” (p. 99).
Despite legislation aimed at protecting their rights, Americans with disabilities unfortunately have not fared any better. Results show that many women, racial/ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender individuals regularly experience discriminatory practices in the career process. Thus, traditional approaches have been found to be inadequate and/or inappropriate for assisting members of such diverse groups in their career development. According to Lee (2013), “The past two decades have seen a growing realization that career counseling services often do not have broad applicability across the range of cultural backgrounds represented by clients” (p. 7). Thus, the values inherent in career counseling and those of culturally diverse clients often come into conflict during the career exploration and decision process. Lee (2013) provided a conceptual framework to ensure that clients from culturally diverse backgrounds have access to competent career services.
Using Lee’s (2013) framework, evaluate his model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds (select your own population) (i.e., women, minorities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (GLBTQ), individuals who identify English as a second language, youth and elderly, and those from various cultural backgrounds). Then, select one of the career theories discussed earlier in this course and compare and contrast it to Lee’s (2013) proposed theory. Are there any theories, such as the social cognitive career theory, gender identity theories, etc. that might provide more applicable approaches to career counseling with individuals with diverse backgrounds? If the theory could be modified, what component would you add? Include a critique regarding how the added component would strengthen or weaken the modified theory. Would the added component benefit individuals from both diverse backgrounds and with a disability?
Your paper should be a minimum of 750- to 2450 words (5-7 pages), not including your title and references pages.
Use a minimum of five scholarly sources in addition to the course text within the paper.
Point Value: 15 Points Weekly Learning Outcome Alignment: 1, 2, 3 Course Learning Outcome Alignment: 2, 5
Description: Arguably, there is no single career counseling theory that would work for every group. Personal differences, environment, and choice are just a few of the variables that add to the complexity of career-related decisions. Throughout the years, researchers have continued to improve on earlier theories as new, more inclusive approaches to counseling are presented. As Niles and Harris-Bowlsbey (2016) note, “In an extensive study of occupational population trends within the U.S. labor force, Byars-Winston et al. (2015) found that despite growing demographic diversity in the overall U.S. population, the labor force continues to reveal racialized and gendered disparities” (p. 99). Despite legislation aimed at protecting their rights, Americans with disabilities unfortunately have not fared any better. Results show that many women, racial/ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender individuals regularly experience discriminatory practices in the career process. Thus, traditional approaches have been found to be inadequate and/or inappropriate for assisting members of such diverse groups in their career development. According to Lee (2013), “The past two decades have seen a growing realization that career counseling services often do not have broad applicability across the range of cultural backgrounds represented by clients” (p. 7). Thus, the values inherent in career counseling and those of culturally diverse clients often come into conflict during the career exploration and decision process. Lee (2013) provided a conceptual framework to ensure that clients from culturally diverse backgrounds have access to competent career services. Using Lee’s (2013) framework, evaluate his model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds (select your own population) (i.e., women, minorities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (GLBTQ), individuals who identify English as a second language, youth and elderly, and those from various cultural backgrounds). Then, select one of the career theories discussed earlier in this course and compare and contrast it to Lee’s (2013) proposed theory. Are there any theories, such as the social cognitive career theory, gender identity theories, etc. that might provide more applicable approaches to career counseling with individuals with diverse backgrounds? If the theory could be modified, what component would you add? Include a critique regarding how the added component would strengthen or weaken the modified theory. Would the added component benefit individuals from both diverse backgrounds and with a disability? Your paper should be a minimum of 5-7 pages, not including your title and references pages. Use a minimum of five scholarly sources in addition to the course text within the paper. Point value: 15 Weekly Learning Outcome Alignment: 1, 2, 3 Course Learning Outcome Alignment: 5
Total Possible Score: 15.00
Reviews Lee’s and other various multicultural theories.
Total: 2.25
Distinguished: Clearly and comprehensively reviews Lee’s and other various multicultural theories. All details are present and accurate.
Proficient: Presents a complete review of Lee’s and other various multicultural theories. Minor details may be unclear.
Basic: Partially reviews Lee’s and other various multicultural theories. Relevant details may be missing and/or unclear.
Below expectations: Attempts to review Lee’s and other various multicultural theories. Significant details may be missing and unclear.
Non-performance: Review of Lee’s and other various multicultural theories is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Discusses challenges faced by the selected group.
Total: 2.25
Distinguished: Clearly and comprehensively discusses challenges faced by the selected group. All details are present and accurate.
Proficient: Presents a complete discussion of challenges faced by the selected group. Minor details may be unclear.
Basic: Partially discusses challenges faced by the selected group. Relevant details may be missing and/or unclear.
Below expectations: Attempts to discuss challenges faced by the selected group. Significant details may be missing and unclear.
Non-performance: Discussion of challenges faced by the selected group is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Evaluates Lee’s model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds.
Total: 2.25
Distinguished: Clearly and comprehensively evaluates Lee’s model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds. All details are present and accurate.
Proficient: Presents a complete evaluation of Lee’s model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds. Minor details may be unclear.
Basic: Adequately presents an evaluation of Lee’s model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds. Relevant details may be missing and/or unclear.
Below expectations: Presents a minimal evaluation of Lee’s model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds. Significant details may be missing and unclear.
Non-performance: Evaluation of Lee’s model for strengths and weaknesses with individuals with a disability or from diverse backgrounds is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Compares and contrasts the selected career theory to Lee’s proposed theory.
Total: 2.25
Distinguished: Clearly and comprehensively compares and contrasts the selected career theory to Lee’s proposed theory. All details are present and accurate.
Proficient: Presents a complete comparison and contrast of the selected career theory to Lee’s proposed theory. Minor details may be unclear.
Basic: Briefly compares and contrasts the selected career theory to Lee’s proposed theory. Relevant details may be missing and/or unclear.
Below expectations: Briefly compares and contrasts the selected career theory to Lee’s proposed theory. Significant details may be missing and unclear.
Non-performance: The comparison and contrast of selected career theory to Lee’s proposed theory is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Writing and Organization
Total: 3.00
5 – Demonstrates exemplary clarity and organization. The paper contains a well-articulated thesis statement, flawless mechanics, and precise APA formatting.
4 – Demonstrates effective clarity and organization. The paper contains a well-articulated thesis statement, proper mechanics, and correct APA formatting.
3 – Demonstrates adequate clarity and organization. The paper contains a clear thesis statement, adequate mechanics, and mostly correct APA formatting.
2 – Demonstrates some clarity and organization. The paper contains an unclear thesis statement, poor mechanics, and improper APA formatting.
1 – Lacking clarity and organization. The paper lacks a thesis statement, effective mechanics, and proper APA formatting.
Research
Total: 3.00
5 – Demonstrates exemplary critical analysis of the research materials. The student comprehensively uses varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
4 – Demonstrates effective critical analysis of the research materials. The student fully uses varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
3 – Demonstrates adequate critical analysis of the research materials. The student adequately uses varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
2 – Demonstrates some critical analysis of the research materials. The student partially uses varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
1 – Lacking critical analysis of the research materials. The student fails to use varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
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