Categories of Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Its Influence on Learning Engagement
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Xuejun, Mei Xiongjie, Ji Guojun
Primary Institution: Xiamen University
Hypothesis
This study hypothesizes a relationship between career decision-making self-efficacy and learning engagement among high school students.
Conclusion
The study found that students with high career decision-making self-efficacy have higher levels of learning engagement compared to those with lower self-efficacy.
Supporting Evidence
- Students with high career decision-making self-efficacy showed the highest levels of learning engagement.
- Four categories of career decision-making self-efficacy were identified among students.
- Students lacking external or internal exploration had lower levels of learning engagement.
Takeaway
This study shows that believing in your ability to make career choices helps high school students engage more in their learning.
Methodology
A questionnaire survey was conducted using the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale and the Learning Engagement Scale, with data analyzed using various statistical software.
Limitations
The sample size was limited and lacked national representativeness, and the study used cross-sectional data.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 208 male students and 302 female students from different grade levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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