Improving Career Decision Self-Efficacy and STEM Self-Efficacy in High School Girls: Evaluation of an Intervention

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia D. Falco ◽  
Jessica J. Summers
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group

This study evaluated whether a career group intervention that incorporates the four sources of self-efficacy and addresses perceived career barriers is effective at improving the career decision self-efficacy and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) self-efficacy for adolescent girls. Of the 88 girls in our study, 42 students were Latina and 46 were White, 40 were freshman, and 48 were sophomores attending the same high school. From this sample, 44 of these girls participated in a 9-week treatment group. Using repeated measures analysis of covariance with ethnicity and grade as covariates, results indicated that, compared with the control group ( n = 44), participants in the treatment group improved significantly on variables of career decision self-efficacy and STEM self-efficacy and increased those gains at 3-month follow-up. The discussion focuses on implications for career counseling, limitations of the study, and future research.

Microaggressions and Ethnic Identity in the Career Development of Latina College Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 505-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luisa Bonifacio ◽  
George V. Gushue ◽  
Brenda X. Mejia-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Latina College Students ◽  
Negative Outcome

Counseling psychologists have noted the importance of examining the intersection of sociocultural identity and vocational psychology. In our study, we considered this intersection in a sample of 202 Latina college and graduate students from a perspective informed by social cognitive career theory. We examined how ethnic identity and experiences of self-reported microagressions were related to career decision self-efficacy and outcome expectations, including relationships to both positive and negative outcome expectations in our model. Findings indicated that higher endorsement of ethnic identity was positively related to career decision self-efficacy and to negative outcome expectations, whereas higher endorsement of experiences of microaggressions was related to lower career-decision self-efficacy, greater negative outcome expectations, and lower positive outcome expectations. Career decision self-efficacy was associated with lower negative outcome expectations and higher positive outcome expectations. Indirect relationships and two alternative models were also explored. We discuss implications for future research and career counseling with Latinas.

COUNSELOR TRAINING, ANXIETY, AND COUNSELING SELF-EFFICACY: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 429-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatima R. Al-Darmaki
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Counselor Training ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

The impact of training on counseling self-efficacy and state and trait anxiety was examined in this study. One hundred and thirteen undergraduate psychology students from United Arab Emirates (UAE) University participated in this investigation. The experimental group consisted of seventy-three students who were taking their first practicum (65 females; 8 males) and the control group was composed of female students who had not yet taken their practicum (n=40). Pre- and posttests were conducted using the Counseling Self-Estimate Inventory (COSE: Larson et al., 1992) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI: Spielberger, Gorsuch, & Lushene, 1970). Significant mean differences were found between the experimental group and the control group in both counseling self-efficacy and anxiety. Analysis of covariance revealed that training increased trainees' counseling self-efficacy and decreased their level of anxiety. These findings are discussed and directions for future research are provided.

Destigmatized Group Intervention on Promoting Hope of Recovery: A Quasi-Experiment Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel K. W. Young ◽  
Petrus Y. N. Ng ◽  
Daphne Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment As Usual ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Adults With Mental Illness

Objective: This research project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a destigmatized group intervention in promoting hope of recovery for adults with mental illness. Methods: A quasi-experimental research method was adopted. In addition to treatment as usual (TAU), the treatment group ( n = 36) participated in a 10-session destigmatized group intervention, which was based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while the control group ( n = 42) received TAU. Standardized assessment tools were used for outcome assessment at the pretreatment and posttreatment periods. Results: The 2 × 2 repeated measures analysis of covariance demonstrated that participants who participated in the destigmatized group intervention experienced significantly fewer self-stigma and more hope of recovery. Additionally, multiple linear regression showed that the reduction of self-stigma predicted the promotion of hope of recovery. Conclusions: This study supports the effectiveness of the destigmatized group intervention, suggesting the importance of reducing self-stigma for facilitating recovery for adults with mental illness.

scholarly journals Making a Commitment to Your Future: Investigating the Effect of Career Exploration and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy on the Relationship between Career Concern and Career Commitment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12816
Author(s):  
Shi Chen ◽  
Yan Xue ◽  
Huaruo Chen ◽  
Hairong Ling ◽  
Jiajing Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Career Commitment ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Career Exploration ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Career Concern

Career commitment refers to individuals’ dedication to their career; in the field of vocational psychology, career commitment is considered a vital factor for promoting a sustainable career. The current study examined a mediation model of career concern related to career commitment with career exploration and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy (CDMSE) as two mediators. The participants were 1105 high school students (males = 594, females = 511) recruited from three main cities in Jiangsu Province, China. Results indicated that the hypotheses were all confirmed: the direct effect of career concern on career commitment was significant (β = 0.598, p < 0.001); the indirect effect of career concern on career commitment through career exploration and CDMSE was also significant (β = 0.255, p < 0.001); and career exploration and CDMSE mediated the relation from career concern to career commitment. Finally, the authors discussed the implications of the findings which could be applied to improve a high school student’s career commitment and the sustainability of career development. The limitations of the study and the future research needed to complement the current work are also discussed.

scholarly journals Demystifying the Effect of Narrow Reading on EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Recall and Retention

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Marziyeh Abdollahi ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Farvardin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Vocabulary Recall ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of the present study was to explore the effect of narrow reading on English as foreign language (EFL) learners’ vocabulary recall and retention. To this end, 60 senior high school students studying at Tarbiyat High School in Mahshahr, Iran, were selected from four intact classes. The participants were then divided into two equal groups, experimental and control. Ten words which were unknown to the participants were selected as target words. The experimental group received thematically related passages while the control group was given reading passages of different topics. The immediate posttest was given to the participants two days after the treatment. Afterwards, two delayed posttests were administered with two week intervals. The scores were analyzed through two-way repeated measures ANOVA, Bonferroni pairwise comparisons, and independent samples t-tests. The results revealed that the experimental group outperformed the control group in all posttests. The implications arising from the findings and suggestions for future research were explained.

Effects of Physical Activity Intervention for Chinese People With Severe Mental Illness

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 796-807
Author(s):  
Daniel Young ◽  
Petrus Yat-Nam Ng ◽  
Daphne Cheng ◽  
Leung Chun Hong
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chinese Society ◽  
Intervention Model

Purpose: This research project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a physical activity (PA) intervention model for people with severe mental illness in a Chinese society. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was adopted in this study. In addition to treatment-as-usual (TAU), the treatment group ( n = 52) participated in a supervised jogging activity twice a week for a total of eight sessions, followed by four sessions of psychoeducation on nutrition and personal appearance. The control group ( n = 42) received TAU. Standardized assessment tools were used for the outcomes assessment at pre- and posttreatment. Results: 2 × 2 repeated measures analysis of covariance demonstrated that the treatment group was significantly more effective than the control group in reducing depressive symptoms and increasing self-esteem and social support. Conclusions: This study supports the effectiveness of a PA intervention model in a Chinese society, suggesting the importance of incorporating regular physical exercises into community-based mental health services.

scholarly journals The Influence of Individualised Supports on the Self-Efficacy of Employed Diabetics in Hawai'i: Findings from a Mixed Method Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-74
Author(s):  
Denise L. Uehara ◽  
Christy M. Nishita ◽  
Tammy Tom ◽  
Landry Fukunaga
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Diabetes Education ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Repeated Measures Analysis ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
And Control

Self-management is a key component of diabetes care and enhancing patient self-efficacy is an important factor. Typical diabetes education programs include strategies to increase self-efficacy, but little information exists about the effectiveness of such programs within Asian and Pacific populations. The Hawai'i Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment was a federally funded, community-based randomised trial in which treatment group participants received individualised life coaching and pharmacist counselling over a 12-month period. The study measured changes in diabetes self-efficacy among treatment and control group participants using repeated measures analysis of covariance. Focus group findings provided a comprehensive picture of participants' perception of their experiences in the trial and more specifically the individualised intervention. There was a significant effect of the intervention on diabetes self-efficacy at the p < .01 level [F(1, 187) = 10.40, p = .002]. These findings demonstrate the efficacy of individually tailored approaches to diabetes self-management within a diverse, employed sample.

scholarly journals AFTER EARTHQUAKE IN SIGI: CAN SOCIAL SUPPORT AFFECT CAREER DECISION SELF-EFFICACY?

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 218-229
Author(s):  
Rose Mini Agoes Salim ◽  
Kusumasari Kartika Hima Darmayanti
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
School Students ◽  
Social Support Scale

An earthquake struck Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia in 2019, and Sigi Regency was one of the most affected areas. Based on a psychological perspective, studies were significant to understand how earthquakes impacted Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This study aimed to examine the effect of social support on CDSE (Career Decision Self-Efficacy). As many as 141 high school students as the earthquake victims in Sigi filled out the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale Short-Form (CDMSES-SF) and Adolescent Social Support Scale (ASSS). The data were analyzed using the multiple regression approach in IBM SPSS Software Version 23.00. The findings showed that teachers’ social support successfully enhanced CDSE. Also, CDSE was significantly affected by social support received from peers. On the other hand, this study confirmed that there was no significant effect of parents’ social support on CDSE. The results contributed to the career counseling program for high school students by taking into account teachers’ and peers’ social support.

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