The factor structure of the Career Decision Scale: Similarities across selected studies

Shimizu, Kazuaki; Vondracek, Fred W.; Schulenberg, John E.; Hostetler, Michelle L.

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“…In Martin, Sabourin, Laplante, and Coallier (1991), we tested the relevance of this model using more robust estimation techniques. Our conclusions contradicted those of Shimizu et al (1988) and Schulenberg et al (1988): We concluded that the CDS has no clear dimensional structure and recommended the use of the total score and not that of its subscales. Shimizu, Vondracek, and Schulenberg (1994) is a reply to our paper in which these authors raise doubts about our methodological choices and present results of the reanalysis of their original data using our methodology.…”

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“…Université Laval and France Martin Université de Montréal In two related papers, Shimizu, Vondracek, Schulenberg, and Hostetler (1988) and Schulenberg, Shimizu, Vondracek, and Hostetler (1988) proposed a four-factor model of the Career Decision Scale (CDS; Osipow, Carney, Winer, Yanico, & Koschier, 1976). In Martin, Sabourin, Laplante, and Coallier (1991), we tested the relevance of this model using more robust estimation techniques.…”

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Dimensionality of the Career Decision Scale: Methodological, Cross-Cultural, and Clinical Issues

Laplante

Coallier

Sabourin

1994

Journal of Career Assessment

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1991), we tested the relevance of this model using more robust estimation techniques. Our conclusions contradicted those of Shimizu et al. (1988) and Schulenberg et al. (1988): We concluded that the CDS has no clear dimensional structure and recommended the use of the total score and not that of its subscales. Shimizu, Vondracek, and Schulenberg (1994) is a reply to our paper in which these authors raise doubts about our methodological choices and present results of the reanalysis of their original data using our methodology. Here we explain why most of the critics of our methodology and interpretations are mislead, and why the results they got with the use of our methodology proves exactly the opposite of what they claim. We also review other matters discussed by Shimizu et al. (1988): cross-cultural comparison and clinical issues. We conclude by reasserting that the CDS is a reliable instrument for the measurement of career indecision level, but not of anything else because it has no clear dimensional structure. Over the last 15 years or so, there has been debate over the dimensionality of the Career Decision Scale (

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Dimensionality of the Career Decision Scale: Methodological, Cross-Cultural, and Clinical Issues

Laplante

Coallier

Sabourin

1994

Journal of Career Assessment

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“…Furthermore, according to previous research (Hartman & Fuqua, 1982;Shimizu, Vondracek, & Hostetler, 1988), the factor structure of the CDS is unstable and a number of factors on the CDS varies, depending on the research. Hartman and Fuqua (1982) stated, "There is growing evidence that both the number and structure of factors can change across populations .…”

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“…75-76). According to the study of Shimizu et al (1988), twofactor (Hartman & Fuqua, 1982;Hartman, Fuqua, & Hartman, 1983), three-factor Slaney, Palko-Nonemaker, & Alexander, 1981), and four-factor (Hartman, Utz, & Farnum, 1979;Osipow, Carney, & Barak, 1976;Rogers & Westbrook, 1983) solutions were reported for the CDS. Results of Laplante, Coallier, Sabourin, and Martin's (1994) study suggested that the CDS has no clear dimensional structure, and thus recommended the use of the total score rather than its subscales.…”

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Development of the Korean Career Indecision Inventory

Tak

Lee

2003

Journal of Career Assessment

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The purpose of this study was to develop a Korean Career Indecision Inventory (K-CII) applicable to Korean university students. A total procedure of five steps was conducted to develop and validate the scale. The K-CII comprises five factors: Lack of Career Information, Lack of Necessity Recognition, Lack of Self-Identity, Indecisiveness, and External Barrier. The External Barrier includes the items of financial difficulty, parents, the tendency for academy cliques to dominate, and age, representing factors specific to Korean culture. The same five factors consistently emerged in Steps 2, 3, and 5. In addition, the results of the confirmatory factor analysis in Step 3 showed that the five-factor solution had a good fit to the data. Internal consistency reliabilities and test-retest reliabilities showed that the K-CII was reasonably reliable. The K-CII factors were significantly related to similar constructs such as decidedness and certainty factors of career maturity, supporting the convergent validity. The K-CII total score and factors also showed significant correlations with various mental health variables, supporting the criterion-related validity of the K-CII. Finally, the implications of the results and the need for future studies were pointed out.

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“…On one hand, Eigen et al expressly recommended a direct evaluation of the career-indecision dimensions instead of a criteria based on the number of times the participants change career options. On the other hand, Whiston used four factors identified in the CDS by Shimizu, Vondracek, Schulenberg, and Hostetler (1988) ;Schulenberg, Shimizu, Vondracek, and Hostetler (1988);and Vondracek, Hostetler, Schulenberg, and Shimizu (1990). However, the factorial structure of the CDS has been the object of some controversy (see Martin, Sabourin, Laplante, & Coallier, 1991), and the principal author of the scale, Osipow, recommends the use of the global result of the scale instead of results from subscales, despite the fact that career indecision is considered by him a complex phenomenon (Osipow, 1991(Osipow, , 1994.…”

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Psychological Separation and Dimensions of Career Indecision in Secondary School Students

Santos¹,

Coimbra²

2000

Journal of Vocational Behavior

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Lopez and Andrews (1987) interpreted career indecision as an indicator of the inadequate psychological separation of adolescents from their parents. However, various empirical studies have not managed to clearly demonstrated evidence of a relationship between systemic family variables and career indecision. This investigation, which involves a sample of 418 adolescents of both sexes in the 12th grade of secondary school, analyzed the relationship between conflictual and emotional independence and two dimensions of career indecision: developmental indecision and generalized indecision. As a principal methodology of statistical analysis, a canonical correlation analysis, one for each gender, was used. There were no relationships between the two sets of variables. The results were interpreted in light of the fact that some subjects could be classified as foreclosure in terms of identity status. A model of career decision status is proposed.

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The factor structure of the Career Decision Scale: Similarities across selected studies

Cited by 64 publications

References 20 publications

Dimensionality of the Career Decision Scale: Methodological, Cross-Cultural, and Clinical Issues

Dimensionality of the Career Decision Scale: Methodological, Cross-Cultural, and Clinical Issues

Development of the Korean Career Indecision Inventory

Psychological Separation and Dimensions of Career Indecision in Secondary School Students

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