Maree, J.G. (Kobus)Symington, Claire2015-06-222015-06-222015-05Jacobus G. Maree & Claire Symington (2015) Life design counselling effects on the career adaptability of learners in a selective independent school setting, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 25:2, 143-150. DOI : 10.1080/14330237.2015.10215311433-0237 (print)1815-5626 (online)10.1080/14330237.2015.1021531http://hdl.handle.net/2263/45637This collective case study applied life design counselling to augment the career adaptability of learners in a South African independent school setting. Five purposively selected learners attending Grade 11 (age range: 16–18) completed eight group-based life design counselling sessions. Data on their career adaptability pre- and post-intervention were gathered from sessional notes. The data were thematically analysed. Following the intervention the participants displayed improved career adaptability as evidenced by their demonstrated efforts to address aspects related to career concern, control, curiosity and confidence. Life design counselling appeared to have a positive effect on the career adaptability of learners in an independent school setting.en© 2015 Africa Scholarship Development Enterprize. This is an electronic version of an article published in Journal of Psychology in Africa, vol. 25, no.2, pp.143-150, 2015. doi : 10.1080/14330237.2015.1021531. Journal of Psychology in Africa is available online at : http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rpia20AdaptabilityAdolescentsCareer counsellingGroupsIndependent school-based interventionsLife designSocial-constructionismEducation articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationEducation articles SDG-08SDG-08: Decent work and economic growthPostprint Article