The Influence of Family of Origin Relationships on Career Thoughts. (February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lustig, Daniel C.; Xu, Yonghong Jade; Strauser, David R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of career development. Volume 44:Number 1(2017:Feb.)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 61
• Publication Date: 2017-02
• Subjects: undergraduates/early adults -- sample populations -- career decision-making -- career commitment -- research content areas; Career education -- United States -- Periodicals; Career development -- Periodicals; 370.113
• DOI: 10.1177/0894845316633791
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-8453

Abstract

Family of origin relationships are an important influence on career decision-making. The current study investigates the relationship between family cohesion, expressiveness and conflict and dysfunctional career thoughts. The Family Environment Scale - Form R (Moos & Moos, 2009) measured the family environment and the Career Thoughts Inventory (Sampson, Peterson, Lenz, Reardon, & Saunders, 1996) measured dysfunctional career thoughts. Participants were undergraduate students at a large Southern University. The results found that higher levels of family conflict and lower levels of family expressiveness were associated with higher levels of decision-making confusion, commitment anxiety, and external conflict. Implications for career counselors are discussed.