Super's Archway Model of Career Development

Super's Archway Model of Career Development suggests that a person’s career path is shaped by a combination of personal factors, circumstances, and life roles over time. The model visualizes this as an archway, where individual traits (like interests and abilities), social influences (such as family and cultural expectations), and life roles (student, worker, family member) interact and evolve. These factors influence how a person makes career choices and adapts throughout life. The model emphasizes that career development is a dynamic process, continuously shaped by personal growth and changing life experiences.