Karriereveiledning i grupper: En Q-metodisk undersøkelse av videregående elevers subjektive opplevelse av karriereveiledning i grupper

This master thesis investigates the phenomenon of career counseling in groups. The aim of the study is to increase knowledge of the other group members' influence on the individual's career choice. The empirical research base was collected using Q - method. Twenty-one high school students sorted 45 statements based on whether they agreed, disagreed or neutrally endorsed the content. The statements were related to two main areas: relationships in the group, and the influence of the others in the group. Through a factor analysis of the data two factors were identified. These are presented as Factor 1: "We are independent and confident students who don`t need career-related advice. It's still fine with recognition from the others, and confirmation that what we have chosen is right ", and Factor 2:" We use the relationships in the group to learn more about ourselves. Support from others reinforces our belief in ourselves, and helps us find out what we are good at." The two factors are discussed on the basis of relevant theory. The study shows that all students from both factors would like to use their full potential as human beings, and therefore it was appropriate to discuss the students' desire for self-realization. Students in both factors also value social support from other group members. The two factors use of the relationships in the group stands apart. This is a subject of exploration, as well as the two factors divergent views on career choice as a process