Psychological Assessment and Five Years Follow up of a Client under Vocational Guidance: A Case Study

Abstract

This case study was carried out to undertake a psychological assessment and follow up of an undecided client who needed vocational guidance and counseling to make an appropriate and correct career choice. The case study was a one sample study which employed a quasi-experimental design. The psychological instruments used for the study were Hall Jones Occupational Prestige Scale, [1] Index of Self Esteem Scale, [2] personality questionnaire [3] Vocational Interest Inventory and Peraform Integrated Aptitude Test form B [4]. In addition, four questionnaires that tapped information on Demographic Attributes, Family Background, Academic Background and Social Relationships were used. Data was analyzed based on the statistical norm provided for the interpretation of the scores obtained by the respondent on the tests. The case study was able to match client’s expressed vocational interest with his personality and other characteristics as well as with the actual result of all the psychological tests administered to arrive at a career appropriate and in agreement with his inclinations, potentials and strengths. The case study revealed that client was extroverted, had high self esteem, and adequate/above average aptitude and intelligence. Furthermore, the study revealed that client interests and potentials were matched and in congruence with careers such as administrative/ professional, computational, clerical, social service / persuasive. This study also helped to make client understand his weaknesses and limitations. Psychotherapy, guidance and counseling were used to erase client’s fears, doubts, indecision and anxiety. Follow up after five years showed that client is happily settled down to a successful career as an administrator/ manager according to the predictions of the results of the psychological assessment and the guidance and counseling received.