Overview
Background
Career counselling: theory and processes; Career development theory; Career programs; Qualitative career assessment; Supervision
Dr McMahon teaches in the areas of career development theory, career guidance and counselling, and supervision. She is particularly interested in the career development of children and adolescents and how young people may be supported by career programs. In the area of career counselling, she is interested in the application of constructivist approaches especially the use of qualitative career assessment. Within the area of supervision, she is interested in assisting guidance officers and school counsellors develop their supervision practices. Her recent focus within this area is on the use of technology to support rural and remote personnel.
Availability
- Dr Mary McMahon is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma, Institution to be confirmed
- Bachelor of Education, Institution to be confirmed
- Masters (Coursework) of Education, Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Works
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2017
Book Chapter
The systems theory framework: a conceptual and practical map for story telling in career counselling
McMahon, Mary and Patton, Wendy (2017). The systems theory framework: a conceptual and practical map for story telling in career counselling. Career counselling: constructivist approaches. (pp. 113-126) edited by Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2017
Book Chapter
Career development learning in childhood: theory, research, policy, and practice
Crause, Ewald, Watson, Mark and McMahon, Mary (2017). Career development learning in childhood: theory, research, policy, and practice. Career exploration and development in childhood: perspectives from theory, practice and research. (pp. 186-198) edited by Mark Watson and Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxford, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315683362
2017
Book Chapter
Adult career counselling: narratives of adaptability and resilience
Watson, Mark and McMahon, Mary (2017). Adult career counselling: narratives of adaptability and resilience. Psychology of career adaptability, employability and resilience. (pp. 189-204) edited by Kobus Maree. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-66954-0_12
2017
Book Chapter
The rise of constructivist career counselling
McMahon, Mary and Patton, Wendy (2017). The rise of constructivist career counselling. Career counselling: constructivist approaches. (pp. 270-273) edited by Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2017
Book Chapter
Constructivism: what does it mean for career counselling?
Patton, Wendy and McMahon, Mary (2017). Constructivism: what does it mean for career counselling?. Career counselling: constructivist approaches. (pp. 3-16) edited by Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2017
Book Chapter
Telling stories of childhood career development
Watson, Mark and McMahon, Mary (2017). Telling stories of childhood career development. Career exploration and development in childhood: perspectives from theory, practice and research. (pp. 1-8) edited by Mark Watson and Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxford, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315683362
2017
Book Chapter
Career development and systems theory: enhancing our understanding of career
Patton, W., McMahon, M. and Watson, M. (2017). Career development and systems theory: enhancing our understanding of career. Career psychology in the South African context. (pp. 85-104) edited by G. B. Stead and M. B. Watson. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers.
2017
Book Chapter
Creativity and constructivist career counselling
McMahon, Mary (2017). Creativity and constructivist career counselling. Career counselling: constructivist approaches. (pp. 222-232) edited by Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2017
Book
My system of career influences - MSCI (Adolescent): a qualitative career assessment reflection process
McMahon, Mary L., Patton, Wendy and Watson, Mark (2017). My system of career influences - MSCI (Adolescent): a qualitative career assessment reflection process. 2nd ed. Samford, QLD, Australia: Australian Academic Press.
2017
Journal Article
Pranayama meditation (yoga breathing) for stress relief: is it beneficial for teachers?
Hepburn, Stevie-Jae and McMahon, Mary (2017). Pranayama meditation (yoga breathing) for stress relief: is it beneficial for teachers?. The Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 42 (9), 142-159. doi: 10.14221/ajte.2017v42n9.9
2017
Book Chapter
Working with storytellers: a metaphor for career counselling
McMahon, Mary (2017). Working with storytellers: a metaphor for career counselling. Career counselling: constructivist approaches. (pp. 17-28) edited by Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2017
Book Chapter
Children as storytellers: constructing identity through story
McMahon, Mary and Watson, Mark (2017). Children as storytellers: constructing identity through story. Career exploration and development in childhood: perspectives from theory, practice and research. (pp. 60-70) edited by Mark Watson and Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxford, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315683362
2017
Book Chapter
Qualitative career assessment
McMahon, Mary and Patton, Wendy (2017). Qualitative career assessment. Career counselling: constructivist approaches. (pp. 235-249) edited by Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2017
Book Chapter
Women and career development
Bimrose, J., McMahon, M. and Watson, M. (2017). Women and career development. Career psychology in the South African Context. (pp. 173-183) edited by G. B. Stead and M. B. Watson. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers.
2016
Journal Article
Internationalization at home for counseling atudents: utilizing technology to expand global and multicultural horizons
Bhat, Christine Suniti and McMahon, Mary (2016). Internationalization at home for counseling atudents: utilizing technology to expand global and multicultural horizons. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 38 (4), 319-329. doi: 10.1007/s10447-016-9274-7
2016
Book Chapter
From the systems theory framework to my system of career influences with a black South African male
McMahon, Mary, Patton, Wendy and Watson, Mark (2016). From the systems theory framework to my system of career influences with a black South African male. Postmodern Career Counseling: A Handbook of Culture, Context, and Cases. (pp. 285-298) edited by Louis A. Busacca and Mark C. Rehfuss. Alexandria, United States: American Counseling Association.
2016
Conference Publication
Exploring the role and experiences of young adults with intellectual disabilities participating in a reference committee
Lloyd, J., White, E., Labosse, M., Jobling, A., Cuskelly, M., Moni, K. and McMahon, M. (2016). Exploring the role and experiences of young adults with intellectual disabilities participating in a reference committee. , , . Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12306
2016
Conference Publication
Family perceptions of the roles of service organisations in the lives of young people with intellectual disabilities
Moni, K., Cuskelly, M., McMahon, M., Jobling, A. and Lloyd, J. (2016). Family perceptions of the roles of service organisations in the lives of young people with intellectual disabilities. , , . Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12305
2016
Book Chapter
Epilogue
McMahon, M. and Watson, M. (2016). Epilogue. Career exploration and development in childhood. (pp. 199-203) edited by Mark Watson and Mary McMahon. Abingdon, Oxford, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315683362-27
2016
Conference Publication
Parental aspirations regarding employment of young adults with intellectual disabilities
Lloyd, J., Cuskelly, M., Moni, K., McMahon, M. and Jobling, A. (2016). Parental aspirations regarding employment of young adults with intellectual disabilities. , , . Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12305
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Mary McMahon is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Becoming a mother and mattering in early 21st century Australia: An exploration of women's perinatal transitions and equity in wellbeing
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Melissa Johnstone, Associate Professor Carmen Mills
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Social Sciences Research Commercialisation: The Case of One Australian University
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Martie-Louise Verreynne
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Professional standards and professional identity: Perspectives of career development practitioners in Australia and New Zealand
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Lifelong Career Mobility and Change Options in Knowledge Occupations: Career Pathway Implications of Initial Qualification Choices
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring International RHD students' lived transition experiences of studying abroad and returning home.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Martin Mills
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Journeying to the West: Understanding international career transitions to develop career support for international Chinese doctoral research students in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Martin Mills, Honorary Professor Mark Watson
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
An investigation on students' educational and occupational aspirations in Brunei Darussalam: Teaching and counselling implications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Parental Influence on Children's Career Development in Middle Childhood in Mainland China: Perspectives of Parents and Children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Mark Watson
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Generation Y teachers' perceptions of and aspirations for leadership in Victorian Independent Schools
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
EFL teachers' beliefs, instructional practices and professional development about corrective feedback in Saudi universities
Associate Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Potential intrapersonal conflicts between Christianity and homosexuality: Better understanding through a resilience perspective
Associate Advisor
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2010
Master Philosophy
Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Case Studies of the Academic, Behavioural, and Social Differences Over Time of Five Young People in a Flexible Learning Centre
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Annemaree Carroll
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Gender, Relationships: Male Teachers in Primary Education
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Martin Mills
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