Maree, J.G. (Kobus)2020-04-142020-04-142019-03Maree, J.G. 2019, 'Group career construction counseling: a mixed-methods intervention study with high school students', Career Development Quarterly, vol. 67, no. 1, pp. 47-61.0889-4019 (print)2161-0045 (online)10.1002/cdq.12162http://hdl.handle.net/2263/74134This study investigated the value of group career construction counseling in a high school context. The author used purposive sampling to select participants who had sought career counseling. A mixed-methods intervention study design was also used. Participants (N = 57) completed the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale-South Africa (CAAS-SA) before the 1st and after the 2nd intervention. The Career Interest Profile and the Maree Career Matrix were used to facilitate the intervention, and the CAAS-SA was used to test the research hypotheses. The findings revealed that the boys' and the girls' career adaptability had improved meaningfully on all of the CAAS-SA subscales. No gender-based differences were found. However, differences were detected between both the boys' and the girls' pre- and posttest Control and Confidence subscale scores. The findings demonstrate the value of career construction counseling in group settings. More longitudinal research with diverse participants is needed.en© 2019 by the National Career Development Association. All rights reserved. This is the pre-peer reviewed version of the following article : 'Group career construction counseling: a mixed-methods intervention study with high school students', Career Development Quarterly, vol. 67, no. 1, pp. 47-61, 2019, doi : 10.1002/cdq.12162. The definite version is available at : https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21610045.Group career construction counselingMixed-methods intervention studyIntegrated qualitative-quantitative approachCareer interest profileMaree career matrixPostprint Article