The effect of the Kuder Career Planning System used in a classroom setting on perceived career barriers, coping self-efficacy, career decidedness, and retention

Stephen, Asha

doi:10.31274/etd-180810-3114

“…This process is heavily intertwined with technology (Osborn et al, 2014), which has been researched and utilized in practice for many years as computer-assisted career guidance, computer-based career planning (Harris-Bowlsbey, 2013), and other technology-related terms (Kettunen, 2017). Use of career guidance technology has been positively linked to various career-related indicators such as retention in education (Stephen, 2010), career decidedness (Betz & Borgen, 2009), career readiness (Chen et al, 2022), sense of control in career decision-making (Maples & Luzzo, 2005), career-related metacognition (Osborn et al, 2021), and career decision-making self-efficacy (Tirpak & Schlosser, 2013).…”

Section: Previous Research On Computer-supported Career Guidancementioning

confidence: 99%

Transparency and Trustworthiness in User Intentions to Follow Career Recommendations from a Learning Analytics Tool

Gedrimiene

¹

,

Mäkitalo

²

,

Muukkonen

³

2023

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Transparency and trustworthiness are among the key requirements for the ethical use of learning analytics (LA) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of social inclusion and equity. However, research on these issues pertaining to users is lacking, leaving it unclear as to how transparent and trustworthy current LA tools are for their users and how perceptions of these variables relate to user behaviour. In this study, we investigate user experiences of an LA tool in the context of career guidance, which plays a crucial role in supporting nonlinear career pathways for individuals. We review the ethical challenges of big data, AI, and LA in connection to career guidance and analyze the user experiences (N = 106) of the LA career guidance tool, which recommends study programs and institutions to users. Results indicate that the LA career guidance tool was evaluated as trustworthy but not transparent. Accuracy was found to be a stronger predictor for the intention to follow on the recommendations of the LA guidance tool than was understanding the origins of the recommendation. The user’s age emerged as an important factor in their assessment of transparency. We discuss the implications of these findings and suggest emphasizing accuracy in the development of LA tools for career guidance.

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“…This process is heavily intertwined with technology (Osborn et al, 2014), which has been researched and utilized in practice for many years as computer-assisted career guidance, computer-based career planning (Harris-Bowlsbey, 2013), and other technology-related terms (Kettunen, 2017). Use of career guidance technology has been positively linked to various career-related indicators such as retention in education (Stephen, 2010), career decidedness (Betz & Borgen, 2009), career readiness (Chen et al, 2022), sense of control in career decision-making (Maples & Luzzo, 2005), career-related metacognition (Osborn et al, 2021), and career decision-making self-efficacy (Tirpak & Schlosser, 2013).…”

Section: Previous Research On Computer-supported Career Guidancementioning

confidence: 99%

Transparency and Trustworthiness in User Intentions to Follow Career Recommendations from a Learning Analytics Tool

Gedrimiene

¹

,

Mäkitalo

²

,

Muukkonen

³

2023

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Transparency and trustworthiness are among the key requirements for the ethical use of learning analytics (LA) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of social inclusion and equity. However, research on these issues pertaining to users is lacking, leaving it unclear as to how transparent and trustworthy current LA tools are for their users and how perceptions of these variables relate to user behaviour. In this study, we investigate user experiences of an LA tool in the context of career guidance, which plays a crucial role in supporting nonlinear career pathways for individuals. We review the ethical challenges of big data, AI, and LA in connection to career guidance and analyze the user experiences (N = 106) of the LA career guidance tool, which recommends study programs and institutions to users. Results indicate that the LA career guidance tool was evaluated as trustworthy but not transparent. Accuracy was found to be a stronger predictor for the intention to follow on the recommendations of the LA guidance tool than was understanding the origins of the recommendation. The user’s age emerged as an important factor in their assessment of transparency. We discuss the implications of these findings and suggest emphasizing accuracy in the development of LA tools for career guidance.

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“…This means that the program was effective and left an impact on students' aspirations. Stefen's (2019) study aimed to assess the effect of using a career-counseling program in the classroom on the career decision-making process of undergraduate students at the University of Iowa. The results concluded that the program worked to reduce career-related problems and improve decision-making ability.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The effectiveness of a vocational guidance program to improve vocational awareness toward handicrafts and their impact on the attitude toward life among female breadwinners in charitable associations in Najran

2022

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The current study aimed to explore the effectiveness of a vocational guidance program in improving vocational awareness toward handicrafts among female breadwinners. Also, it aimed to understand the impact of the vocational guidance program on the attitude toward life among female breadwinners as well as community service through training on handicrafts. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers used the scale of vocational awareness toward handicrafts (prepared by the researchers), and the scale of attitude towards life (Ma'shi, 2018). The questionnaires were applied to a sample of (15) female breadwinners who benefit from the services of the Social Development Association in Najran. The data were statistically processed using the Z-value test and Wilcoxon test. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences in favor of the posttest after implementing the program both at the level of vocational awareness or attitude towards life. The study recommended directing workers in charitable associations like social development associations to benefit from and support the program used in the study to expand its implementation in all charitable associations. Also, there is a need to pay attention to handicrafts to develop the skills of community members and help them enter the labor market as productive individuals for their families and society and the optimal investment for community development associations. This can be achieved through holding seminars, training courses and awareness programs that aim to positively move toward community development. In turn, this development contributes to supporting female breadwinners to engage in the labor market and adapt to life in general by establishing partnerships with various parties such as education departments, universities and training centers to provide these programs.

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The effect of the Kuder Career Planning System used in a classroom setting on perceived career barriers, coping self-efficacy, career decidedness, and retention

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Transparency and Trustworthiness in User Intentions to Follow Career Recommendations from a Learning Analytics Tool

Transparency and Trustworthiness in User Intentions to Follow Career Recommendations from a Learning Analytics Tool

Transparency and Trustworthiness in User Intentions to Follow Career Recommendations from a Learning Analytics Tool

The effectiveness of a vocational guidance program to improve vocational awareness toward handicrafts and their impact on the attitude toward life among female breadwinners in charitable associations in Najran

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