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Knowledge of traumatic events and how trauma symptoms relate to social and psychological well-being continues to grow. One aspect of an individual's functioning that may be affected by exposure to traumatic events is the ability of the individual to engage in career-and work-related activities (D. H. Coursol, J. Lewis, & L. Garrity, 2001). The current study examines the relationship between trauma symptoms and the career development process of 131 college students. Results indicate a significant relationship between higher levels of trauma symptoms and higher levels of dysfunctional career thoughts and lower levels of work personality. Implications for career counselors are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)

Examines the impact of sense of coherence in the career thought processes of a sample of college students. Participants completed the Sense of Coherence Scale and the Career Thoughts Inventory (CTI). Results indicated a medium relationship between sense of coherence and CTI Total and subscale scores. (Contains 29 references and 2 tables.) (GCP)