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Adolescent Work Experience and Self-efficacy.

Keith A Cunnien1, Nicole Martinrogers, Jeylan T Mortimer

  • 1Life Course Center, University of Minnesota.

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Summary

Adolescent work experiences significantly impact self-efficacy. Steady employment and supportive supervisors boost confidence, while sporadic work can hinder it, affecting future life domains.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology of Youth

Background:

  • Adolescence is a critical period for developing self-efficacy.
  • Work experiences during high school may shape future confidence and life skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between high school work experiences and adolescent self-efficacy.
  • To determine if different types of work (steady vs. sporadic) have varying effects.
  • To explore the role of supervisory support in this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regressions were employed.
  • Longitudinal data from the Youth Development Study were analyzed.
  • Key variables included work experience characteristics and self-efficacy measures.

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Main Results:

  • Employment generally fosters self-efficacy across multiple domains.
  • Steady employment is linked to higher self-efficacy compared to occasional or sporadic work.
  • Supervisory support is particularly crucial for enhancing adolescent confidence in future life areas.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent work experiences have a demonstrable impact on self-efficacy, extending to family, community, and personal health.
  • Policies should encourage steady employment and positive supervisory relationships for adolescents.
  • Sporadic work patterns may negatively affect self-efficacy development during adolescence.