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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2015
Journal Article
Evolving stories of child career development
Watson, Mark, Nota, Laura and McMahon, Mary (2015). Evolving stories of child career development. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 15 (2), 175-184. doi: 10.1007/s10775-015-9306-6
2015
Journal Article
Child career development: present and future trends
Watson, Mark, Nota, Lara and McMahon, Mary (2015). Child career development: present and future trends. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 15 (2), 95-97. doi: 10.1007/s10775-015-9308-4
2015
Journal Article
Parental influence on mainland Chinese children’s career aspirations: child and parental perspectives
Liu, Jianwei, McMahon, Mary and Watson, Mark (2015). Parental influence on mainland Chinese children’s career aspirations: child and parental perspectives. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 15 (2), 131-143. doi: 10.1007/s10775-015-9291-9
2015
Journal Article
Youth with refugee backgrounds in Australia: Contextual and practical considerations for career counsellors
Abkhezr, Peyman, McMahon, Mary and Rossouw, Pieter (2015). Youth with refugee backgrounds in Australia: Contextual and practical considerations for career counsellors. Australian Journal of Career Development, 24 (2), 71-80. doi: 10.1177/1038416215584406
2015
Journal Article
Parental influence on child career development in Mainland China: a qualitative study
Liu, Jianwei, McMahon, Mary and Watson, Mark (2015). Parental influence on child career development in Mainland China: a qualitative study. Career Development Quarterly, 63 (1), 74-87. doi: 10.1002/j.2161-0045.2015.00096.x
2015
Book Chapter
Methodological considerations
Watson, Mark, Bimrose, Jenny and McMahon, Mary (2015). Methodological considerations. Women's career development throughout the lifespan: An international exploration. (pp. 79-87) edited by Jenny Bimrose, Mary McMahon and Mark Watson. Abingdon Oxon, U.K.: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203587898-16
2015
Book Chapter
Structured mentoring: A career guidance activity for girls
McMahon, Mary, Limerick, Brigid and Gillies, Jan (2015). Structured mentoring: A career guidance activity for girls. Ideas for career practitioners : celebrating excellence in career practice. (pp. 191-198) edited by Mary McMahon and Wendy Patton. Samford Valley, QLD Australia: Australian Academic Press.
2015
Journal Article
The Systems Theory Framework of career development: 20 years of contribution to theory and practice
Patton, Wendy and McMahon, Mary (2015). The Systems Theory Framework of career development: 20 years of contribution to theory and practice. Australian Journal of Career Development, 24 (3), 141-147. doi: 10.1177/103841620701600308
2015
Book Chapter
Implications for career practice
McMahon, Mary, Watson, Mark and Bimrose, Jenny (2015). Implications for career practice. Women's career development throughout the lifespan: An international exploration. (pp. 253-262) edited by Jenny Bimrose, Mary McMahon and Mark Watson. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203587898-31
2015
Book Chapter
An introduction to career assessment
Watson, Mark and McMahon, Mary (2015). An introduction to career assessment. Career Assessment: Qualitative Approaches. (pp. 3-11) edited by Mary McMahon and Mark Watson. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6300-034-5_1
2015
Book
Career assessment : qualitative approaches
Mary McMahon and Mark Watson eds. (2015). Career assessment : qualitative approaches. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6300-034-5
2015
Book
Women's career development throughout the lifespan: An international exploration
Jenny Bimrose, Mary McMahon and Mark Watson eds. (2015). Women's career development throughout the lifespan: An international exploration. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2015
Book Chapter
From narratives to action and a life design approach
Watson, Mark and McMahon, Mary (2015). From narratives to action and a life design approach. Handbook of life design : from practice to theory and from theory to practice. (pp. 75-86) edited by Laura Nota and Jerome Rossier. Boston, MA United States: Hogrefe Publishing.
2015
Book Chapter
Voices of older women from Australia
McMahon, Mary (2015). Voices of older women from Australia. Women's career development throughout the lifespan: An international exploration. (pp. 101-112) edited by Jenny Bimrose, Mary McMahon and Mark Watson. Abingdon Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge.
2015
Book Chapter
Influences on career decisions
McMahon, Mary and Patton, Wendy (2015). Influences on career decisions. Ideas for career practitioners : celebrating excellence in career practice. (pp. 199-201) edited by Mary McMahon and Wendy Patton. Samford Valley, QLD Australia: Australian Academic Press.
2015
Book Chapter
My system of career influences
McMahon, Mary, Patton, Wendy and Watson, Mark (2015). My system of career influences. Career Assessment: Qualitative Approaches. (pp. 169-177) edited by Mary McMahon and Mark Watson. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6300-034-5_20
2015
Journal Article
Assessing the multicultural and social justice competencies of career development practitioners
Collins, Sandra, Arthur, Nancy, McMahon, Mary and Bisson, Suzie (2015). Assessing the multicultural and social justice competencies of career development practitioners. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 14 (1), 4-16.
2015
Book Chapter
Incorporating career assessment into career counselling
McMahon, Mary and Patton, Wendy (2015). Incorporating career assessment into career counselling. Career assessment: qualitative approaches. (pp. 49-58) edited by Mary McMahon and Mark Watson. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6300-034-5_6
2015
Book Chapter
Introduction
Bimrose, Jenny, McMahon, Mary and Watson, Mark (2015). Introduction. Women's career development throughout the lifespan: An international exploration. (pp. 1-7) edited by Jenny Bimrose, Mary McMahon and Mark Watson. Abingdon Oxon, U.K.: Routledge.
2015
Book Chapter
I & the world of work: A career exploration program for primary school students
Liu, Jianwei and McMahon, Mary (2015). I & the world of work: A career exploration program for primary school students. Ideas for career practitioners : celebrating excellence in career practice. (pp. 171-177) edited by Mary McMahon and Wendy Patton. Samford Valley, QLD Australia: Australian Academic Press.
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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