Investigating Career Decision Self-Efficacy, Internship Efficacy, and Career Readiness among Undergraduate Students: A Review
Keywords:
Career Decision Self-Efficacy, Internship Efficacy, Career Readiness, systematic reviewAbstract
The transition from academic life to the professional world is a pivotal phase for undergraduates. During this phase, they develop career decision self-efficacy, internship efficacy, and career readiness, which are important milestones indicating their preparedness for the transition. This study examines the interplay between these elements and their impact on students' academic and professional journeys, drawing on Bandura's work on self-efficacy. The research is conducted through a systematic review of existing literature, exploring the influences of career decision self-efficacy, internship experiences, and career readiness on undergraduate students. The study identifies methodological challenges and issues related to the interpretation of statistical data, proposing solutions to overcome them. It examines the role of in-school programs, perceptions of discrimination, personality traits, environmental and personal factors, and the effectiveness of internships in enhancing career readiness, highlighting the multifaceted nature of preparing students for their professional futures. The study also discusses the implications of these findings for educational strategies and career guidance practices, enriching pedagogical practices, and providing insights into improving undergraduates' academic and professional development, facilitating a smoother transition from academia to the professional world.
References
PRISMA. "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement," 2021.
A. Bandura, "Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change," Psychological Review, vol. 84, no. 2, pp. 191-215, 1977.
A. Booth, A. Sutton, and D. Papaioannou, Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review. Sage, 2016.
J.P.T. Higgins and S. Green, Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
D. Moher, A. Liberati, J. Tetzlaff, and D.G. Altman, "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement," BMJ, 339, b2535, 2009.
Conkel-Ziebell et al., "Anticipation of Racial and Gender Discrimination in Forming Career Aspirations," Career Development Quarterly, vol. 67, no. 2, pp. 96-109, 2019.
Xu, "Predictive Power of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale on Career Decision Self-Efficacy," Journal of Vocational Behavior, vol. 117, 2020.
Park et al., "Future Time Perspective as a Mediator between Personality Traits and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy," Journal of Career Assessment, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 457-473, 2020.
Situmorang et al., "Parenting Styles, Thinking Styles, and Gender Influence on Career Decision Self-Efficacy," Journal of Career Development, vol. 48, no. 4, pp. 287-301, 2021.
Koçak et al., "Individual and Environmental Factors' Impact on Career Decision Self-Efficacy and Happiness," Journal of Happiness Studies, vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 2579-2595, 2021.
Barrón, "Innovative Internship-Classroom Models: Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Motivation," Journal of Professional Development, 2020.
Lin et al., "The Role of Trust in Supervisors in Proactive Personality and Performance," Journal of Internship Studies, 2020.
Zuo et al., "Impacts of Internship Types on Career Outcomes," Career Development International, 2020.
Wang, "Internship Satisfaction and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy," Journal of Hospitality Management, 2021.
Syandianingrum et al., "Self-Efficacy's Moderating Role in Accounting Training and Internship Experiences," Journal of Accounting Education, 2021.
Cai et al., "Professional Identity, Self-Efficacy, and Engagement in Teaching Internships," Journal of Teacher Education, 2022.
Cheung et al., "In-service Teacher Training Programs in Rural China," Journal of Rural Education, 2023.
Wang et al., "Clinical Internship Practices Among Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial," Journal of Clinical Nursing Education, 2023.
N.A. Fouad et al., "The Role of Career Readiness in Students' Employment Prospects," Journal of Career Assessment, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 295-310, 2013.
M. Parrella et al., "Emerging Trends in Career Readiness and Employment," Career Development Quarterly, vol. 71, no. 1, pp. 82-96, 2023.
L. Edgerton & L.M. Desimone, "Career Readiness Programs: Linking Education and the Workforce," Educational Researcher, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 207-217, 2018.
R. Febriani et al., "Communication Skills and Employability: A Global Perspective," Global Education Review, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 58-74, 2022.
F. Kanwal & S.M.H. Naqvi, "Self-Regulation and Career Indecisiveness: A Study Among University Students," Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 244-256, 2016.
Y. Huang, "Challenges in the Chinese Education System and Graduate Employability," China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 457-475, 2013.
N.A. Fouad et al., "The Role of Career Readiness in Students' Employment Prospects," Journal of Career Assessment, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 295-310, 2013.
Z. Zhou, "Employment Confidence Among College Students in the Post-COVID Era," Chinese Journal of Sociology, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 143-165, 2023.
L. Shi, "Societal Pressures and Career Decision-Making in China," Asian Social Science, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 75-89, 2023.
L. Jimmy et al., "Multicultural Classroom Challenges and International Student Career Preparation in China," International Journal of Intercultural Relations, vol. 77, pp. 12-22, 2023.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Authors who submit papers with this journal agree to the following terms.
