Career Happiness Among Asian Americans: The Interplay Between Individualism and Interdependence
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Career happiness is reexamined for relevance to non-Western cultures. Joseph Campbell’s (1968, 1972, 1988) interpretations of myth are reviewed for individualistic vs. interdependent themes and critiqued in light of Asian American vocational concerns, with examples from Chinese culture. Counselors are encouraged to reflect cultural sensitivity and understanding through collectivist interpretations of mythological archetypes and metaphors.
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