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An important aspect of social justice involves ensuring that effective career guidance is readily accessible to all citizens. The career theory used to guide the delivery of career services can contribute to or detract from social justice. This article examines the translation of career theory to practice, the effectiveness of career interventions, and access to career guidance. Collaborative career counseling is presented as an intervention to improve access to career services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors examined the extent to which the Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional scales and 3-point codes of the Self-Directed Search may be considered statistically and practically equivalent across 3 different modes of administration: paper-and-pencil, personal computer, and Internet. Student preferences for the respective versions were also examined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Comments on several factors important to assessment that are converging to create a significant revolution in education. High-stakes testing and the accompanying reform movement; Continually increased presence and capability of information and communication technology; Implications on measurement and evaluation in counseling and development.

Presents a study which described how clients from a career center at a southeastern university anticipated using computer-assisted career guidance (CACG) systems to help in their career decision making and problem solving. Overview of the CACG; Method; Results and discussion; Implications for career counseling.

This article reviews potential Internet applications in test selection, orientation, administration, scoring, and interpretation and explores inappropriate assessment use, relationship issues, ethics, credentialing, and training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Problems relating to standards of quality in computer-based guidance, including the Internet, are examined. Particular stress is laid on the need for integration of these resources into a supportive context, while acknowledging that this may not always mean traditional one-to-one counselling by a guidance specialist. The value of preliminary diagnosis of needs is highlighted, together with some principles of design in the content and use of computer-based guidance and relevant websites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses the increasing use of computers in counseling, testing and guidance and potential problems and principles for ethical use of computer applications. Trends that have impact on the use of computers in counseling, testing and guidance; Use of computer applications in counseling, testing and guidance; Use of computer-assisted testing and assessment.

The evolution of the Internet into the information highway offers many future possibilities and potential problems in the delivery of counseling services. Features of the current Internet are briefly reviewed, and the results of an analysis of counseling applications on the Internet are presented and discussed. Current experience with computer networks, counseling applications, and the likely features of the future information highway provides a foundation for exploring the potential benefits and limitations of using this technology in counseling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effectiveness of a computer application in meeting client needs depends on appropriate selection and implementation of the system. An important part of the selection process involves understanding the current potential and limits of this resource. This article reviews research and evaluation data on computer applications in counseling and human development. The implementation process is described, and limiting factors are explored. A model for implementing computer applications is also presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article contains an overview of the historical development of the specialized practice, preparation standards, and credentialing of career counseling. Discussion also focuses on commonalities of career counseling, general counseling, and other specialized forms of counseling, with attention to questions and implications for the future of career counseling practice and standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Counselors and clients who attempt to use computer technology are faced with various new terms and jargon. Not only do new terms and concepts appear frequently, but what was "state of the art" last year is often obsolete now. Although many factors influence resistance to using computers, it strikes me that the bewildering number of unfamiliar terms has directly contributed to some counselors perceiving computer applications as so complex or mechanistic that it is best "to avoid this technology whenever possible. According to Wright (1983), "It has long been recognized that language is not merely an instrument for voicing ideas but also plays a role in shaping ideas by guiding how we perceive and experience the world" (p. 8). Even if counselors and clients are willing to use computers, misunderstanding of key terms can result in the underuse or misuse of computer applications. Because of these potential problems, counselors need help in more fully understanding computer-related terms and the implications of these terms for the counseling and behavior change process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents possible modifications of the AACD standards of preparation. Incorporation of computer preparation standards for counseling and human development professionals is suggested.
Our primary purpose here is to present for consideration a set of possible preparation standards encompassing computer applications in the counseling and human development professions. These standards would be compatible with the existing Standards. In addition, because any recommended standards are useful only if they are implemented, we have provided some suggestions for applying these standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]