Article 2020

Assisting students with career decision-making difficulties: Can career decision-making self-efficacy and career decision-making profile help?

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Chuang, Ningkuang
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Lee, Patrick C.
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Kwok, Linchi
Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education
Journal · Vol. 26 · Art. 100235
Abstract

Building on the counseling psychology literature, this study examined the effects of each dimension of career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) and career decision-making profile (CDMP) on hospitality students' career decision-making difficulties (CDD). A sequential regression analysis with 273 valid questionnaires was performed while controlling participants’ demographic background information. CDMSE and CDMP explain 27.9% and 25.6% of the variance in CDD respectively. Goal selection in CDMSE, as well as locus of control, effort invested in the process, procrastination, and speed of making the final decision in CDMP are significant predictors of CDD. Specific practical implications that assist students with CDD are discussed. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd

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Career counseling career decision-making profile career decision-making self-efficacy university students Career decision-making difficulties

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The Collins College of Hospitality Management, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, United States
Department of Health and Human Services, Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States
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