Multicultural Effects on Career Counseling

Abstract
There is an Increasing correlation between cultural influences and career development therefore there is need for expanded theoretical perspectives as well as practical perspectives. Clients of career counseling are diverse in cultures and are interested in different careers hence there is need for Theories of career development that demonstrate cultural perspectives so as to provide direction for the people whose cultures are diverse.

 Systems Theory Framework can be defined as a foundation based on theoretical a fact that explains the influence that systems have on an individuals career development in the persons social, individual and societal contexts. System theory framework rationalizes systemic approaches to multicultural career counseling.

The topic of Systems Theory Framework has a positive influence in the field of career counseling. This is because by applying Systems Theory Framework, career counselors will be encouraged to expand their roles in counseling and also increase their level of intervention that is in multicultural career counseling.

Systems theory is important to the approach of a constructivist worldview, such as solution oriented and narrative counseling, which are both applicable to career counseling.

 Systems theory also emphasizes on approaches such as socio-dynamic counseling and active engagement which are dynamic aspects of career counseling. The most significant aspect about socio-dynamic counseling is its capacity to motivate clients to consider their work issues within an expanded context that is their life roles and circumstances.  Zunker, V. (2006), postulates that one should choose a career path that is in line with his or her cultural attributes, this is important in the field of career counseling and career achievement.

It is therefore important to note that Systems Theory Framework addresses the rift between theory and practice in multicultural career counseling.

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