@article{Stapleton,2012Evidence,
abstract = {Evidence continues to suggest that the quarter-life crisis is a prominent experience, yet coaching related literature on the subject is limited. This study develops the understanding of the quarter-life crisis by challenging the potentially outdated work of Erikson (1980) and Levinson (1978). Effective coaching approaches and tools for quarter-life clients are also explored. A qualitative survey was conducted using semi-structured interviews, which found that the prominent challenges this group faces are around identity; experiencing independence; pressure from self and others; and feelings uncertainty and depression. Effective coaching approaches and tools are those that offer the client direction and focus; the opportunity to set goals, action plan and learn new skills; that seek to develop the client’s self-awareness, develop their confidence, their ability to view the situation from an alternative perspective and to reflect on a regular basis.},
author = {Stapleton, A.},
title = {Coaching Clients through the Quarter-Life Crisis: What works?},
journal = {International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring},
keywords = {Coaching; development; transition; Quarter-life; Generation Y},
year = {2012},
language = {English},
volume = {Special Issue 6}
}