Secondary school students positive and negative perfectionism as a predictor of career development

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine secondary school students' positive and negative perfectionism as a predictor of career development. 487 students from five different secondary schools in a city located in Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean Region participated in this study. Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale (PNPS) and Childhood Career Development Scale (CCDS) were used as data collection tools in the study. The results show that positive perfectionism was a predictor of career development total score with six dimensions (curiosity / exploration, information, key figures, time perspectives, planning and self-concept). No relationship was found between career development and locus of control as well as interests dimensions. There was also no relationship between negative perfectionism and career development and dimensions.

Parental support, perfectionism and career development: A model test for middle school students

“…Another result of the research is that self-oriented perfectionism predicts career development. This result is consistent with the results that positive perfectionism predicts (Kirdök, 2018) career development with curiosity/exploration, information, key figures, time perspectives, planfulness, and self-concept subdimensions; explains career adaptability and optimism (Stoeber et al, 2016); and is associated with career decision-making self-efficacy (Ganske & Ashby, 2007). Based on Super's (1990) theory, career development has been discussed with dimensions such as curiosity, exploration, knowledge, key figures, interests, locus of control, time perspective, self-concept, and planfulness.…”

“…Lent et al (2000) argue that social support is an essential factor affecting career development due to its facilitating effect on access to career opportunities. Despite these pieces of evidence, there is no study examining the interrelationship between career development, parental support, and self-oriented perfectionism in children in detail; there are very few studies (Kirdök, 2018) examining the relationship between perfectionism and career development in middle school students. This study aims to support researchers and psychological counselors working in this field to understand the structure of career development of middle school students and plan appropriate interventions.…”

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

“…Career decision-making is a process in which people determine their future through a developmental course (Kirdök, 2018). Career choices are among the most important decisions people make throughout their lives (Gati & Tal, 2018).…”

Potential Factors to Enhance Students' STEM College Learning and Career Orientation

“…Therefore, helping high school students to understand what their academic and vocational interests are and enhancing their interests are important aspects. The research literature indicates that positive awareness and aspiration toward education and career among high school students can be fostered and developed through improvements in the multiple learning environments in which students reside (e.g., home and school), as well as through the development of protective factors within those environments (e.g., parents in the home environment and teachers or mentors in the school environment) (Wang and Staver, 2001;Gushue and Whitson, 2006;Kirdök, 2018).…”