Title

the Interaction of Work Adjustment and Attachment Theory: Employment Counseling Implications

Authors

Edina Renfro-Michel, Montclair State UniversityFollow
Larry D. Burlew, Fairfield University
Tracey Robert, Fairfield University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

Career development is a lifelong process beginning with career choice. However, career choice alone does not guarantee career success. Rather than focus on choosing a career, the theory of work adjustment (TWA) focuses on the process of becoming an exemplary employee through each stage of an individual's career. Within TWA, employee relationships with peers and bosses create reputations that may help or hinder promotion. Understanding attachment theory in relation to TWA may help clients to become more successful in their career. Case examples explain how employment counselors may integrate TWA and attachment theory with clients.

DOI

10.1002/j.2161-1920.2009.tb00062.x

Montclair State University Digital Commons Citation

Renfro-Michel, Edina; Burlew, Larry D.; and Robert, Tracey, "the Interaction of Work Adjustment and Attachment Theory: Employment Counseling Implications" (2009). Department of Counseling Scholarship and Creative Works. 71.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/counseling-facpubs/71