Metaphoric perceptions of Turkish students on career decision-making self-efficacies and career expectations
Australian Journal of Career Development, cilt.34, sa.1, ss.94-106, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1177/10384162251326376
- Dergi Adı: Australian Journal of Career Development
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, EBSCO Education Source, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.94-106
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Career decision-making self-efficacy, career expectations, high school students, metaphoric perceptions, mixed method
- Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The purpose of this study was to explore how gender, age, school type, grade level, residence, family income, family size, and parents’ education level influence students’ career decision-making self-efficacy. Additionally, the current study sought to uncover the metaphors high school students (HSS) use to articulate their perceptions of career decision-making and future career expectations, and how these metaphors reflect key constructs of the Social Cognitive Career Theory. The study involved 308 HSS and utilized an explanatory mixed-method research design. The results indicated a significant difference in the collection of career-related information and mean scores by school type. It was found that HSS perceived a high level of self-efficacy and career barriers concerning their career decision-making and future career. Another finding was that negative environmental factors create a sense of uncertainty in students’ expectations. The findings pointed to the need for counseling services to navigate students’ career decisions effectively.