Investigation of the Relationship Between Adolescents’ Career Indecision, and Social Support Perception and Basic Psychological Needs

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between high school students’ emotional and personality-related career decision-making difficulties (EPCD), perception of social support and basic psychological needs. The predictive effect of social support perception and basic psychological needs on EPCD will also be examined. In addition, it has been examined whether emotional and personality-related career decision-making difficulties differ according to some demographic variables. In this research, survey model was used. For collecting data, Personal information form; the EPCD-short form; New Psychological Needs Assessment Scale, were used. The data obtained in this research were analyzed using SPSS (20). In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, independent groups t-test, ANOVA test, and correlation and regression analysis technique were used. In addition, a significant correlation was found between the mean scores of the students on the career difficulties, and the perceived social support, and the autonomy and the achievement. The findings were discussed as a part of the relevant literature and suggestions based on the findings were included.

The associations between coping strategies, psychological health, and career indecision among medical students: a cross-sectional study in China

“…Among the associated factors in this study, career indecision was positively associated with psychological distress (p < 0.05). This result is in line with other research reporting that psychological distress, depression, and anxiety were related to career indecision among college students and emerging adults [35][36][37][38]. Multon et al also found that psychological distress influences career counseling outcomes [39].…”

The Role of Family Influence and Academic Satisfaction on Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Happiness

“…It was determined that family influence significantly affects professional improvement, and as the support felt by young people increases, their professional improvement increases in parallel [ 34 , 40 , 41 , 42 ]. Additionally, a negative relationship was found between the social support level of the family and professional indecision since individuals are preoccupied by their families’ recommendations [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 ]. It was found that family support is a significant factor in the expectation of professional outcomes [ 47 , 48 ].…”

Examination of The Relationship Between Career Development and Basic Psychological Needs and Parent Support of Children

“…Araştırma kapsamında yapılan analizlere göre akademik başarı durumu (kötü-orta-iyi-çok iyi) ile özerklik, ilişkisellik, yetkinlik, araçsal yardım, sözel teşvik, duygusal destek, merak, ilgi ve planlama düzeyleri arasında pozitif yönlü bir ilişki bulunmaktadır. Alan yazında yapılan araştırmalar akademik başarı durumu arttıkça çocukların kariyer gelişimi düzeylerinin de arttığını göstermektedir (Akbalık, 1991;Bacanlı ve Sürücü, 2011;Bal, 1998;Baltacı, Öztemel ve Traş, 2020;Kelso, 1977;Kuzgun ve Bacanlı, 1996;Kuzgun ve Bacanlı, 2011;Lawrence ve Brown, 1976;Savickas, 1984;Sekmenli, 2000;Super, 1963;Yayla ve Bacanlı, 2011;Westbrook vd., 1980). Merak, ilgi ve planlama boyutları akademik başarıyı sağlayan unsurlar olarak düşünülmektedir.…”