Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
11-1-2011
Abstract
The purpose of this study to assess the effects of an 8-week Career exploration Program (CEP) on high school students' career maturity and self-concept in Malaysia. This study was based on a pretest and posttest design using a control group. Data were collected from 69 high school students representing the experimental group and 70 high school students making up the control group. Modes of measurement consisted of the Crites Career Maturity Inventory and the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale. Data for this study were coded numerically and analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results revealed that the sample's career maturity and self-concept improved statistically significant. Discussion and implications for school counselor are discussed.
Keywords
Career exploration program, career intervention, career maturity, self-concept.
Divisions
Education
Event Title
2011 International Conference on Humanities, Society and Culture
Event Location
Kuala Lumpur
Event Dates
04-06 Nov 2011
Event Type
conference