The effect of narrative career facilitation on the personal growth of a disadvantaged student – a case study

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Maree, J.G. (Kobus)
Ebersohn, L. (Liesel)
Biagione-Cerone, Angelique

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Elliot & Fitzpatrick

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This article describes the effect of narrative career facilitation on the personal growth of a disadvantaged undergraduate student at a tertiary institution in South Africa. The participant was selected purposively from among a group of undergraduate students at the tertiary education institution who shared a similar background. The intervention involved Narrative Career Facilitation and occurred over a period of one year. Data on student career awareness were gathered using the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Differential Aptitude Tests and the Rothwell-Miller Interest Blank, as well as qualitative techniques. (including a collage, the life line, early anecdotes, as well as the life story techniques). Following the intervention, the student evidenced an improved future perspective and a more positive academic self-image. The process of narrative career facilitation had a positive effect on the overall personal growth of the student.

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Narrative counseling, Career facilitation, Personal growth, Disadvantaged student, Qualitative assessment

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Maree, JG, Ebersohn, L & Biagione-Cerone, A 2010, 'The effect of narrative career facilitation on the personal growth of a disadvantaged student – a case study', Journal of Psychology in Africa, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 403–412. [http://www.elliottfitzpatrick.com/jpa.html]