African Journal of Career Development (Nov 2023)

Morgan Richard Tsvangirai’s career development from a psychobiographical approach

  • Tinashe T. Harry

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/ajcd.v5i1.101
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. e1 – e11

Abstract

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This study uses the four-stage career model and social cognitive career theory to explore the career development of Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, a Zimbabwean trade unionist and political figure. Publicly available data were analysed, emphasising the impact of psychobiographies on career theories and the role of purpose in shaping careers. Contribution: The study contributes to understanding significant individuals from non-Western-, Educated-, Industrialised-, Rich- and Democratic (non-WEIRD) contexts and how careerographies can enhance career theories and provide role models for underrepresented youths.

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