Heteronormativity and barriers to successful career interventions: an exploratory study

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Hopkins, K. ORCID: 0000-0001-5760-2641 and Hambly, L., 2019. Heteronormativity and barriers to successful career interventions: an exploratory study. Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling, 42 (1), pp. 56-63. ISSN 2046-1348

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.20856/jnicec.4209

Abstract

This paper reports on the findings of a small-scale action research study. The aim of the research was to examine the extent to which heteronormative bias exists amongst a small sample of career practitioners. This was explored within the context of a simulated one-to-one consultation which research participants viewed online. A central question for the research was the extent to which practitioners operated from a heteronormative perspective and the potential impact this could have on ‘LGB/T’ clients. The main finding from the research was that the majority of participants seemed to operate through such a lens which could have detrimental consequences for clients. Whilst the research has its limitations and the findings cannot be generalised, it raises important questions both for future research and practice.

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Journal article

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Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling

Creators:

Hopkins, K. and Hambly, L.

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National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling

Date:

1 April 2019

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