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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2006
Journal Article
Going up? Women in the public sector
McMahon, Mary, Limerick, Brigid, Cranston, Neil and Andersen, Cheryl (2006). Going up? Women in the public sector. Career Development International, 11 (7), 609-618. doi: 10.1108/13620430610713472
2006
Book
Career development and systems theory: Connecting theory and practice
Patton, W. and McMahon, M.L. (2006). Career development and systems theory: Connecting theory and practice. 2nd ed. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
2006
Book Chapter
Qualitative career assessment
McMahon, Mary and Patton, Wendy (2006). Qualitative career assessment. Career counselling: Constructivist approaches. (pp. 163-175) edited by Mary McMahon and Wendy Patton. Abingdon, U.K.: Routledge.
2006
Book
Career counselling: Constructivist approaches
Mary McMahon and Wendy Patton eds. (2006). Career counselling: Constructivist approaches. Abingdon, U.K.: Routledge.
2006
Book Chapter
Career development and systems theory: Enhancing our understanding of career
Patton, W., McMahon, M.L. and Watson, M. (2006). Career development and systems theory: Enhancing our understanding of career. Career psychology in the South African context. (pp. 65-78) edited by G.B. Stead and M.B. Watson. Pretoria, South Africa: Van Schaik.
2006
Journal Article
Career counselling in Australia
McMahon, M (2006). Career counselling in Australia. International Journal of Psychology, 41 (3), 174-179. doi: 10.1080/00207590544000167
2005
Journal Article
Qualitative career assessment: Developing the My System of Career Influences reflection activity
McMahon, Mary, Watson, Mark and Patton, Wendy (2005). Qualitative career assessment: Developing the My System of Career Influences reflection activity. Journal of Career Assessment, 13 (4), 476-490. doi: 10.1177/1069072705277930
2005
Journal Article
Children’s career development: A research review from a learning perspective
Watson, Mark and McMahon, Mary (2005). Children’s career development: A research review from a learning perspective. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 67 (2), 119-132. doi: 10.1016/j.jvb.2004.08.011
2005
Journal Article
Clinical supervision in school counselling and career counselling: Is it time to develop a new story?
McMahon, M.L. (2005). Clinical supervision in school counselling and career counselling: Is it time to develop a new story?. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 15 (1), 105-116. doi: 10.1375/ajgc.15.1.105
2005
Edited Outputs
Perspectives in Education
Perspectives in Education. (2005). 23 (2)
2005
Journal Article
Postmodern (narrative) career counselling and education
Watson, Mark B. and McMahon, Mary L. (2005). Postmodern (narrative) career counselling and education. Perspectives in Education, 23 (2), vii-ix.
2005
Journal Article
Career counseling: Applying the systems theory framework of career development
McMahon, Mary (2005). Career counseling: Applying the systems theory framework of career development. Journal of Employment Counseling, 42 (1), 29-38. doi: 10.1002/j.2161-1920.2005.tb00896.x
2005
Journal Article
Multicultural career counseling: Theoretical applications of the systems theory framework
Arthur, Nancy and McMahon, Mary (2005). Multicultural career counseling: Theoretical applications of the systems theory framework. Career Development Quarterly, 53 (3), 208-222. doi: 10.1002/j.2161-0045.2005.tb00991.x
2005
Journal Article
Hot topic: Career guidance or career development?
McMahon, M.L. (2005). Hot topic: Career guidance or career development?. Newscheck: The Career Professional's Journal, 8-8.
2005
Journal Article
Staff recruitment, retention and training strategies for community services organizations
McMahon, M. (2005). Staff recruitment, retention and training strategies for community services organizations. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 54 (4), 430-431.
2005
Book
The My System of Career Influences (MSCI): Reflecting on my career decision
McMahon, Mary, Patton, Wendy and Watson, Mark (2005). The My System of Career Influences (MSCI): Reflecting on my career decision. Camberwell, Vic., Australia: ACER - Australian Council for Education Researchers.
2005
Book Chapter
(En)gendering socially just approaches to career guidance
Patton, W. and McMahon, M. (2005). (En)gendering socially just approaches to career guidance. Critical reflections on career education and guidance : promoting social justice within a global economy. (pp. 86-99) edited by B. Irving and B. Malik. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
2005
Book
My System of Career Influences (MSCI): Facilitators guide
McMahon, M., Patton, W. and Watson, M. (2005). My System of Career Influences (MSCI): Facilitators guide. Camberwell, VIC.: ACER Press.
2005
Journal Article
Occupational information: What children want to know
McMahon, M. and Watson, M. (2005). Occupational information: What children want to know. Journal of Career Development, 31 (4), 239-249. doi: 10.1007/s10871-005-4738-8
2005
Conference Publication
Supervision training online: possibilities and challenges
McMahon, M. (2005). Supervision training online: possibilities and challenges. Australian Councelling and Supervision Conference 2005, Brisbane, Qld, 17-18 Febuary 2005. Carseldine, Qld.: Queensland University of Technology.
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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