A path analysis of effects of the career locus of control dimensions and career decision self-efficacy on career aspiration

Autor: Muna Al-Bahrani, Yousef Abu Shindi, Suad Allawati, Bakkar Bakkar
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, Vol 26, Iss 1, Pp 367-375 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0267-3843
2164-4527
02673843
DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2021.1961831
Popis: This study examined the mediating role of career decision self-efficacy in the relationship between career locus of control and career aspiration. A 9-item Career Aspirations Scale, 31-items Career Locus of Control Scale, and 24-item Career Decision Self-Efficacy Short Form were administered to 2700 students from grades 10 to 11 studying in high schools. Path analysis results indicated that a positive direct effect of the internal locus of control on career aspiration and a negative direct effect of powerful others on career aspiration. Internal control, luck, and powerful others explained 43% of the variation in career decision self-efficacy. The results showed a positive direct effect of career decision self-efficacy on career aspiration. All together internal control, luck, powerful others, and career decision self-efficacy explained 42% of the variation in career aspiration. Implications were discussed to enhance internal locus of control and career self-efficacy among students.
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