The Effect of “Career Constructivism” group counseling on Adolescent’s Career Planning, Decision-Making, and Adaptability

The purpose of this study was investigating the effect of “career constructivism approach” group counseling on the career Planning, decision-making, and adaptability of adolescents (female and male gender). The research method was experimental research pre-test, post-test and follow- up with control group. The statistical population was included both female and male adolescents (ranged from 14 - 18 years old) in 2016-2017education year in Sanandaj City. By using a multisampling method, 60 participants were selected randomly. The measurements were including the Adapt-ability scale (Savickas & Porfeli, 2012), Decision -making questionnaires (Taylor & Betz, 1983) and Career planning questionnaires (Spurk et al., 2011). The experimental groups (a female group, a male group) participated in 8-sessions in 90 minute, “career constructivism" counseling group program, while the control groups didn’t receive any consoling. By using of multivariate covariance test, data were analyzed. The results indicated that career constructivism group counseling enhanced the career planning, adaptability and decision-making ability of participants (P