The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SSCT)

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The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SSCT) was developed by Lent, Brown, & Hackett, (2005, 2013). This theory was applied to understand how attachment, career indecision and emotional intelligence were potentially related. That the Social cognitive career theory focus
The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SSCT) was developed by Lent, Brown, & Hackett, (2005, 2013). This theory was applied to understand how attachment, career indecision and emotional intelligence were potentially related. That the Social cognitive career theory focus
The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SSCT) was developed by Lent, Brown, & Hackett, (2005, 2013). This theory was applied to understand how attachment, career indecision and emotional intelligence were potentially related.

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