The Role of Career Decision Self-efficacy and Career Outcome Expectation in Career Aspirations of High School Students

Authors : Mustafa Remzi Atay, Ayşenur Büyükgöze-kavas

Pages : 930-949

Doi:10.33711/yyuefd.1660874

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Publication Date : 2025-12-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study, conducted based on Social Cognitive Career Theory, aimed to explore three key variables, self-efficacy beliefs, outcome expectations, and personal goals that play a central role in the career development process, and to examine the interrelationships among these variables. The research sample consisted of 374 high school students (237 females and 137 males) from various types of schools. Data were collected using the Career Decision Self-efficacy Scale-short Form, Career Outcome Expectations and Exploratory Intentions Scale, and Career Aspirations Scale. The relationships among the variables were analyzed using correlation and multiple linear regression analyses. For further statistical comparisons, independent-sample t-tests and one-way analyses of variance were applied. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between career decision self-efficacy, career outcome expectations, and career aspirations. Furthermore, career decision self-efficacy and career outcome expectations predicted career leadership, educational, and achievement aspirations, explaining 16%, 27%, and 26% of the variance, respectively, with career decision self-efficacy emerging as the strongest predictor across all the subscales. Other findings indicated that career leadership goals differed by age and gender, while career achievement goals varied according to the type of high school attended by the students. These results were interpreted in light of the existing literature, and recommendations based on the findings are presented.
Keywords : kariyer hedefleri, kariyer kararı öz-yeterliği, kariyer sonuç beklentisi, sosyal bilişsel kariyer kuramı

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