In Super's life-span life-space theory, which concept describes the array of roles a person occupies across the lifespan?

In Super's life-span life-space theory, which concept describes the array of roles a person occupies across the lifespan?

• A. Life-Span
• B. Self-Concept
• C. Life-Space
• D. Circumscription

Answer: (C)

Life-space is the collection of social roles and contexts a person occupies across life. In Super’s theory, these roles—such as student, worker, family member, friend, citizen—together form a dynamic landscape that evolves as a person grows and moves through different life stages. The concept emphasizes how the array of roles a person engages with across time shapes their career development and life choices. Life-span, on the other hand, refers to the chronological sequence of development over time; self-concept is about one’s internal sense of self within those roles; circumscription is the process of narrowing occupational choices due to perceived fit and social factors.

Life-space is the collection of social roles and contexts a person occupies across life. In Super’s theory, these roles—such as student, worker, family member, friend, citizen—together form a dynamic landscape that evolves as a person grows and moves through different life stages. The concept emphasizes how the array of roles a person engages with across time shapes their career development and life choices.

Life-span, on the other hand, refers to the chronological sequence of development over time; self-concept is about one’s internal sense of self within those roles; circumscription is the process of narrowing occupational choices due to perceived fit and social factors.