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UNDECIDED STUDENTS AND CAREER EXPLORATION COURSES
UNDECIDED STUDENTS AND CAREER EXPLORATION COURSES

Author(s): Linda D. Taylor
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai
Keywords: career; vocational learning; career courses; decision making; external conflict; internal conflict.

Summary/Abstract: This study explored if there is a difference in students’ career decision making confusion, commitment anxiety, and external anxiety (as measured by the Career Thoughts Inventory) after completing an eight week career exploration course, using a pre-post test format. The study also explored if there is a difference between regular admitted undecided students and underprepared undecided students. Data was analyzed using paired sample T-tests and one-way analysis of variance. The results indicate that this style of a career exploration course decreased undecided students’ decision making confusion and commitment anxiety. It did not decrease their external conflict.

  • Issue Year: 54/2009
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 29-40
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English