The Role of Problem-Solving Skills in Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Vocational Outcome Expectations

ODACI H., Çıkrıkçı N., İrem Değerli F.

International Journal of Educational Reform, vol.32, no.4, pp.448-463, 2023 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/10567879221076084
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Educational Reform
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
  • Page Numbers: pp.448-463
  • Keywords: career decision-making self-efficacy, career development, problem-solving, university students, vocational outcome expectations
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© The Author(s) 2022.The aim of this study was to determine the role of university students’ problem-solving skills in their career decision-making self-efficacy and vocational outcome expectations (VOE). The research study group comprised 327 female (70.6%) and 136 male (29.4%) students; a total of 463. Statistical analysis showed positive significant correlations between problem-solving points, career decision-making self-efficacy, and VOE. Additionally, problem-solving points explained 25% of variability in career decision-making self-efficacy and 17% of variation in VOE. The results were interpreted in comparison with literature findings and recommendations proposed for applications and similar research to be completed in the future.