Career Identity Related Decision Making among IsiXhosa-Speaking Adolescents

Mdikana, Andile Alfred; Seabi, Joseph; Ntshangase, Sibusiso; Sandlana, Nonkululeko

doi:10.1080/14330237.2008.10820241

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“…This finding could explain why previous research has found early career foreclosure in township youth career development (Alexander et al, 2010). Early foreclosure may frustrate or inhibit career exploration, leading to career choices based on inaccurate, stereotypical career ideals predominantly driven by desire for materialistic status (Mdikana, Seabi, Ntshangase, & Sandlana, 2008). However, there may also be hidden psychological benefits in choosing a vocational identity of a future self, based on materialistic indicators of success that serve to improve self-worth and keep self-efficacy beliefs high, whilst living in an environment of struggle, deprivation and despair.…”

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Mixed-methods analysis of the applicability of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale for isiXhosa-speaking South African township adolescents

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Naidoo

et al. 2019

Int J Educ Vocat Guidance

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In the present research study, key career adaptability constructs and the extent to which these constructs are relevant in a non-Western and developing world context were explored. The Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) was administered to 396 Grade 11 isiXhosa speaking high school students from a low-income township in South Africa (Mage = 18, SD= 1.3 years). Data were analysed to assess measure suitability in comparison to two previous CAAS administrations, the international version and a previous South African administration. This mixed-methods psychometric exploration included Delphi panel focus group data to gain a deeper analysis of contextually bound and culturally sensitive factors.

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Section: Integrated Discussionmentioning

confidence: 92%