TITLE:
Impact of Dysfunctional Career Thoughts on Mental Health among College Students Using Counselling Services
AUTHORS:
Victor Amadi Stephen, Onyinye Lois Chimodo
KEYWORDS:
Dysfunctional Career Thoughts (DCT), Mental Health, Cognitive Information Processing Theory (CIP), Cognitive Processes
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.7,
July
11,
2024
ABSTRACT: In recent years studies have revealed varying degrees of dysfunctional thoughts as related to career among young people. It is distorted cognitive processes that truncate the ability to make clear cut decisions regarding career. This conceptual article explores the impact of dysfunctional career thought on mental health among college students seeking counselling. This paper tries to understand how cognitive distortion regarding career impact mental health and means to mitigate this challenge. This study draws on expert opinions and experiential knowledge, underpinned by an extensive review of scholarly literature, peer evaluations, and document analysis in the field of advanced career. The author employed to deeply understand the impact of dysfunctional career thought and mental health within academic settings. By synthesizing insights and ideas from seasoned academics literatures and making an informed assessment of what the literature says about the topic, why it’s important and identify gaps which will be beneficial to scholars in this field.