Career exploration and its influence on the relationship between self-efficacy and career choice: The moderating role of social support
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Environmental exploration is key for career choice among Vietnamese students. Social support, however, negatively impacts this relationship, highlighting the need for targeted career guidance.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Education
Background
- Career choice is complex, influenced by an evolving occupational landscape.
- Young individuals face multifaceted career decisions.
- Existing theories like the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) provide a framework but require expansion.
Purpose Of The Study
- To expand the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) by incorporating additional factors.
- To investigate the influence of self-efficacy, career exploration, and social support on career choices.
- To analyze these factors within the context of Vietnamese students.
Main Methods
- A quantitative study utilizing a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms.
- Convenient sampling of 340 Vietnamese students.
- Data collected between August and October 2022.
Main Results
- Environmental exploration was identified as the most significant factor influencing career choice.
- A notable finding was the negative impact of social support on the link between environmental exploration and career choice.
- The study's hypotheses were supported by the collected data.
Conclusions
- Environmental exploration plays a crucial role in shaping career decisions for students.
- The interaction between social support and environmental exploration requires further investigation.
- Educational institutions should prioritize career guidance and practical experiences for university students.
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