A large volume of research has been stimulated by theories that acknowledge the influence of family characteristics on career development. Family background and family processes are two dimensions on which the family influences career development. This paper discusses the influence of family processes on adolescent and young adult career development. Two career development theories that acknowledge the influence of family process factors on career development are described, followed by a review of studies that have investigated relationships between a broad range of family process variables and various aspects of adolescent-young adult career development. Finally, a range of career counselling and career education interventions to assist career counsellors and career education professionals to integrate theory, research and practice are described and critiqued.
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