Career experts' conceptions of systems development in lifelong guidance

This  open access article by Jaana Kettunen, Sally-Anne Barnes, Jenny Bimrose, Alan Brown & Raimo Vuorinen reports the findings from a phenomenographic study of career experts’ conceptions of systems development in lifelong guidance settings. The results show that conceptions of systems development in lifelong guidance varied from minimal, aspirational, strategic to systemic. By exploring the logical relationship between qualitatively different conceptions, it provides policymakers and other stakeholders with a way of holistically viewing the varying levels of lifelong guidance systems development. The matrix presented in this article may serve as a catalyst for reflection on crucial elements, such as legislation, leadership and cooperation, that have the potential to improve systems development in lifelong guidance.

Kettunen, J., Barnes, SA., Bimrose, J. et al. Career experts' conceptions of systems development in lifelong guidance. Int J Educ Vocat Guidance (2023). 

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