A Psychometric Evaluation of the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form Among French University Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Philippe Gaudron
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Goal Selection

The purpose of the present study was to examine the reliability and the factor structure of the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form (CDSES-SF) among French university students. Based on a sample of 650 respondents, the alpha coefficients indicated high reliability for total scores but not for the subscale scores with values of .70 and below. The test–retest reliability of the total scores was .81. The original and theoretical five-factor model demonstrated inadequate model fit. A four-factor model, which fixed 18 items to load only on latent factors labelled Goal Selection, Problem Solving, Information Gathering, and Goal Pursuit Management, provided an acceptable fit to the data. The results are discussed in the light of previous studies; suggestions for future research are proposed.

Does participation in case competitions improve career decision-making self-efficacy of university students?

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 659-675
Author(s):  
Maria S. Plakhotnik ◽  
Anastasiia V. Krylova ◽  
Anna D. Maslikova
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between participation in case competitions and career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) of university students.Design/methodology/approachThe sample included 273 Russian university students; 109 (40%) of them had never participated in case competitions, whereas 164 (60%) participated at least once in case competitions related to business, management and economics. Data were collected via an online survey that included the CDMSE scale–short form. Descriptive, correlation and linear regression analyses of data were conducted to test five hypotheses.FindingsThe research study showed a significant difference in CDMSE between those who had never participated in case competitions and those who had participated at least once. However, the study did not show a significant influence of participation in case competitions on the level of CDMSE. The results also indicated that the level of CDMSE could be explained by the participants' work experience, career choice status and age, as well as the highest level achieved during participation in case competitions.Research limitations/implicationsThe study provides limitations and implications for future research as well as practice, including career centers and career counselors, university faculty, organizers of case competitions and recruitment specialists in organizations.Originality/valuePrior research suggests that participation in case competitions helps students’ transition into the workplace. Despite their global popularity, empirical research on case competitions is very limited and focused primarily on skill development. This study contributes to the knowledge base by exploring links between case participation and CDMSE.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Personality and Career Decision Making Self Efficacy Among Pra-University Student at Machang, Kelantan.

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-60
Author(s):  
Firzanah Al Zahra Zulkifli ◽  
Othman Ab. Rahman ◽  
Nurun Najihah Musa
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
University Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
The Relationship

This study was conducted to explore the differences in personality and level of career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) by gender among pre-university students. Besides, this study also conducted to identify the relationship between personality and CDMSE among pre-university students. This study uses a mixed method design in determining the relationship between personality and self-efficacy in career decision making. The respondent be selected by using simple random sampling method, as 175 student Pre-University and 5 respondents were selected to interview in obtaining qualitative findings. Data was collected by using Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2) and Career Decision Making Self-efficacy Scale Short Form (CDMSE-SF). Data analyzed using Statistical Package Social Science 25.0 (SPSS). The results showed no difference between conscientiousness (t(173)=0.280,p<0.05), openness (t(173)=0.613,p<0.05), neuroticism (t(173)=1.434,p<0.05), agreeableness (t(173)=0.857, p<0.05, extraversion (t(173)=-0.559, p<0.05) and level of CDMSE (t(173)=1.558, p<0.05). The finding also revealed that conscientiousness, (r=0.505**, n=175, p<0.05) openness, (r=0.212**, n=175, p<0.05) neuroticism, (r=0.366**, n = 175, p<0.05) and extraversion (r=0.486**, n=175, p<0.05) had a significant relationship with CDMSE among Pre-University students. However, there is no significant relationship between agreeableness and CDMSE (r=0.128, n=175, p<0.05). The result was supported by qualitative findings, which show the relationship between personality and CDMSE. This study is significant for students, counselor, and educators in helping students related to their careers.

The Relationship of Career Decision Self-Efficacy, Trait Anxiety, and Affectivity among Undergraduate Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
pp. 805-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erkan Işik
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Emotional Life ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between career decision self-efficacy and personal-emotional life, including trait anxiety and positive and negative affect in a sample of 249 undergraduate students. Turkish versions of Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and Trait Anxiety Inventory were administrated. Higher career decision self-efficacy was associated with higher positive affectivity and lower trait anxiety and negative affectivity. Trait anxiety and positive affect were the significant predictors of career decision self-efficacy. Implications for career counseling and ideas for future research were discussed.

INTUIT: A Career Decision-Making Intervention for Female Offenders in Reentry

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-156
Author(s):  
Victoria A. Shivy ◽  
David B. Guion ◽  
Brooke A. Green ◽  
Jesse A. Wingate
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Offenders ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Goal Selection ◽  
Testing Period

This study evaluates cross-sectional data from 9 years of the INTUIT: Work and Careers intervention ( N = 491), a program for female offenders in reentry. Of several measures used, participants showed increases on the five career decision-making self-efficacy factors assessed by the Career Decision Making Self-Efficacy Short Form ( CDMSE-SF), over the course of the intervention, whereas no changes were observed across the same testing period for the control group. When control and invention groups were compared, statistically significant differences were only seen for INTUIT participants in levels of self-appraisal and goal selection. Implications of these findings are addressed.

scholarly journals Confirmatory factor analysis of the career decision-making self-efficacy scale among South African university students

2001 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
MB Watson ◽  
HJ Brand ◽  
GB Stead ◽  
R R Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
South African ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

There is a need for South African researchers to explore the potential utility of career decision-making self-efficacy in understanding the career behaviour of tertiary students. Given the lack of standardised measures for this construct, the responses of 364 South African university students to the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale : Short Form (CDMSE-SF) were analysed using item statistics, Cronbachs alpha and confirmatory factor analysis to determine whether items supported the theorized subscales. Opsomming Dit is noodsaaklik vir Suid-Afrikaanse navorsers om die potensiele bruikbaarheid van loopbaanbesluitnemmgself-doeltreffendheid ("career decision-making self-efficacy") te ondersoek in n poging om die tersiere studente beter te begryp. Gegewe die gebrek aan gestandaardiseerde meetinstrumente vir hierdie konstruk, is response van 364 Suid-Afrikaanse universiteitstudente op die Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale: Short Form (CDMSE-SF) met behulp van itemontleding, Cronbach se alpha en bevestigende faktorontleding ontleed, om te bepaal of die vraelys-items die teoretiese subskale ondersteun.

Psychometric Properties of The Persian Version of Short-Form Five Factor Borderline Inventory (FFBI-SF)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Elhami Athar ◽  
Elham Azamian Jazi ◽  
Zahra Lashgari ◽  
Morteza Azizi ◽  
Sirvan Karimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Iranian Students

Abstract Background The Five-Factor Borderline Inventory-Short Form (FFBI-SF) is a self-report measure developed to assess traits of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) from the perspective of the Five-Factor Model of general personality. This study was designed to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and convergent/discriminant validity of the Persian FFBI-SF in a sample of Iranian university students. Methods A total of 641 university students (M-age = 28.04, SD = 8.21, 66.7% women) completed the online forms of the FFBI-SF, PID-5-BF, and Mini IPIP. Results Confirmatory factor analysis supported the proposed twelve-factor model. Also, Cronbach's alpha (α) for the FFBI-SF scores ranged from unacceptable to excellent ranges. However, when relying on MIC values to measure internal consistency, the FFBI-SF Total and subscale scores demonstrated adequate internal consistency. Finally, the FFBI Total and subscale scores showed the expected relations with external correlates (e.g., Neuroticism, Antagonism, and Conscientiousness), which supports the validity of the interpretation of the FFBI-SF scores. Conclusions The findings indicated that FFBI-SF is a useful tool with sound psychometric properties for assessing BPD traits in Iranian students and may spark research in other Iranian settings (e.g., clinical samples).

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