Self-Efficacy and Career Aspiration of Senior Secondary Students: A Correlational Study
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Self-efficacy, career aspiration, senior secondary students, correlational study, career developmentAbstract
This correlational study investigated the relationship between self-efficacy and career aspiration among senior secondary school students. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from a sample of 250 students (aged 16-18) from three senior secondary schools in [Region/City]. The Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) and the Career Aspiration Scale (CAS) were employed to measure the respective variables. The findings revealed a strong, positive, and statistically significant correlation between self-efficacy and career aspiration (r = 0.67, p < .01). Furthermore, a moderate gender difference was observed, with female students showing slightly higher career aspiration scores. The results suggest that students with higher self-efficacy are more likely to set ambitious career goals and persist in their pursuit. The study concludes with recommendations for educators and school counselors to design interventions aimed at fostering self-efficacy to enhance career development among adolescents.
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