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
The Systems Theory Framework of career development: Applications to career counselling and areer assessment
McMahon, Mary, Watson, Mark and Patton, Wendy (2015). The Systems Theory Framework of career development: Applications to career counselling and areer assessment. Australian Journal of Career Development, 24 (3), 148-156. doi: 10.1177/1038416215572378
2015
Book Chapter
Systemic thinking: a foundation for ‘doing’ narrative career counselling
McMahon, Mary (2015). Systemic thinking: a foundation for ‘doing’ narrative career counselling. Exploring new horizons in career counselling: turning challenge into opportunities. (pp. 99-115) edited by Kobus Maree and Annamaria Di Fabio. Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6300-154-0_6
2014
Journal Article
Childhood Career Development in Mainland China: A Research and Practice Agenda
Liu, Jianwei, McMahon, Mary L. and Watson, Mark (2014). Childhood Career Development in Mainland China: A Research and Practice Agenda. The Career Development Quarterly, 62 (3), 268-279. doi: 10.1002/j.2161-0045.2014.00084.x
2014
Journal Article
The problem with women? Challenges posed by gender for career guidance practice
Bimrose, Jenny, Watson, Mark, McMahon, Mary, Haasler, Simone, Tomassini, Massimo and Suzanne, Pamela A. (2014). The problem with women? Challenges posed by gender for career guidance practice. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 14 (1), 77-88. doi: 10.1007/s10775-013-9256-9
2014
Conference Publication
Support staff views of the futures of adults with intellectual disability
Cuskelly, M., Moni, K. B., McMahon, M. and Lloyd, J. (2014). Support staff views of the futures of adults with intellectual disability. 4th International IASSIDD Europe Regional Congress, Vienna, 14-17 July 2014. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jar.12105
2014
Book
Career development and systems theory: connecting theory and practice
Patton, Wendy and McMahon, Mary L. (2014). Career development and systems theory: connecting theory and practice. 3rd ed. Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6209-635-6
2014
Journal Article
Supporting Asian teachers: An exploratory study from the perspectives of two educational leaders
Luong-Phan, Nhu-Hien and McMahon, Mary (2014). Supporting Asian teachers: An exploratory study from the perspectives of two educational leaders. Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice, 29 (1), 59-69.
2014
Book Chapter
Making meaning of quantitative assessment in career counseling through a storytelling approach
Watson, Mark and McMahon, Mary (2014). Making meaning of quantitative assessment in career counseling through a storytelling approach. Handbook of career development: international perspectives. (pp. 631-644) edited by Gideon Arulmani, Anuradha J. Bakshi, Frederick T. L. Leong and A. G. Watts. New York, NY, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-9460-7_35
2014
Book Chapter
New trends in theory development in career psychology
McMahon, Mary (2014). New trends in theory development in career psychology. Handbook of career development: international perspectives. (pp. 13-27) edited by Gideon Arulmani, Anuradha J. Bakshi, Frederick T. L. Leong and A. G. Watts. New York, NY, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-9460-7_2
2014
Book Chapter
Constructing career identity through systemic thinking
McMahon, Mary (2014). Constructing career identity through systemic thinking. Psycho-Social Career Meta-Capacities: Dynamics of contemporary career development. (pp. 75-86) edited by Melinda Coetzee. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-00645-1_5
2014
Book Chapter
Context-resonant systems perspectives in career theory
McMahon, Mary, Watson, Mark and Patton, Wendy (2014). Context-resonant systems perspectives in career theory. Handbook of career development: international perspectives. (pp. 29-41) edited by Gideon Arulmani, Anuradha J. Bakshi, Frederick T. L. Leong and A. G. Watts. New York, NY, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-9460-7_3
2014
Journal Article
Development of the Multicultural and Social Justice Competencies (MCSJC) Scale for Career Development Practitioners
Collins, Sandra, Arthur, Nancy, McMahon, Mary L. and Bisson, Suzie (2014). Development of the Multicultural and Social Justice Competencies (MCSJC) Scale for Career Development Practitioners. The Canadian Journal of Career Development, 13 (1), 17-30.
2014
Book Chapter
Older women's retrospective narratives of their work and learning pathways
Bimrose, Jenny, McMahon, Mary and Watson, Mark (2014). Older women's retrospective narratives of their work and learning pathways. Handbook of career development: international perspectives. (pp. 555-570) edited by Gideon Arulmani, Anuradha J. Bakshi, Frederick T. L. Leong and A. G. Watts. New York, NY, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-9460-7_31
2013
Journal Article
Career trajectories of older women: implications for career guidance
Bimrose, Jenny, McMahon, Mary and Watson, Mark (2013). Career trajectories of older women: implications for career guidance. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 41 (5), 587-601. doi: 10.1080/03069885.2013.779639
2013
Journal Article
Social justice competencies and career development practices
Arthur, Nancy, Collins, Sandra, Marshall, Catherine and McMahon, Mary (2013). Social justice competencies and career development practices. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 47 (2), 136-154.
2013
Book
My system of career influences: MSCI (Adult). A qualitative career assessment reflection process: workbook
McMahon, Mary L., Watson, Mark and Patton, Wendy (2013). My system of career influences: MSCI (Adult). A qualitative career assessment reflection process: workbook. Samford, QLD, Australia: Australian Academic Press.
2013
Book Chapter
Older women's careers: systemic perspectives
McMahon, Mary, Watson, Mark and Bimrose, Jenny (2013). Older women's careers: systemic perspectives. Conceptualising women's working lives: moving the boundaries of discourse. (pp. 119-134) edited by Wendy Patton. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6209-209-9_7
2013
Journal Article
Narrative Career Counselling: An Overview
McMahon, Mary L. (2013). Narrative Career Counselling: An Overview. Australian Career Practitioner, 24 (4), 12-13.
2013
Book Chapter
Qualitative career assessment in South Africa
Watson, Mark and McMahon, Mary (2013). Qualitative career assessment in South Africa. Psychological assessment in South Africa : research and applications. (pp. 474-487) edited by Sumaya Laher and Kate Cockcroft. Johannesburg, SA: Wits University Press.
2013
Journal Article
Story telling: crafting identities
McMahon, Mary and Watson, Mark (2013). Story telling: crafting identities. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 41 (3), 277-286. doi: 10.1080/03069885.2013.789824
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
Social Sciences Research Commercialisation: The Case of One Australian University
Principal Advisor
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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: Associate Professor Carmen Mills
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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
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
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
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
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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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Potential intrapersonal conflicts between Christianity and homosexuality: Better understanding through a resilience perspective
Associate Advisor
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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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