The career meaning making of a single highschool learner living with a sibling with a learning disorder a Systems Theory Framework for career development
This article explored the career meaning making of the participant and the perceived impact on his career trajectory caused by his living with a sibling with a learning disorder. The meaning making of this participant confirms previous research findings, namely that living with a sibling with a learning disorder propels the non disabled sibling towards making certain holistic adjustments. In particular these adjustments have career related implications as highlighted by the themes of responsibility towards the sibling, pressure to become independent and meaning making in a spiritual way. A qualitative, single case study approach was utilised. A postmodern approach towards career development within the framework of the Systems Theory was applied to explicate the career assessment and counselling of the participant living with a sibling with a learning disorder.