Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Learning Engagement in High School Students
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Xuejun, Mei Xiongjie, Ji Guojun, Parola Anna
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 high career decision-making self-efficacy is associated with higher levels of learning engagement among high school students.
Supporting Evidence
- Students with high career decision-making self-efficacy showed the highest levels of learning engagement.
- Students lacking external exploration had lower learning engagement levels.
- Career decision-making self-efficacy is positively correlated with learning engagement.
Takeaway
High school students who believe in their ability to make career choices are more engaged in learning. It's like believing you can ride a bike makes you want to ride it more!
Methodology
A questionnaire survey was conducted using the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale and the Learning Engagement Scale, with data analyzed using latent profile analysis.
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
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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