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ERIC Number: EJ1382364
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jul
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1038-4162
EISSN: EISSN-2200-6974
Career Indecision, Depressive Symptoms, Self-Efficacy and Negative Thoughts When Transitioning from High School: A Scoping Review
Amaral, Fay A.; Krägeloh, Chris; Henning, Marcus A.; Moir, Fiona
Australian Journal of Career Development, v32 n2 p158-169 Jul 2023
Transitioning from high school is known to be challenging for students. Utilising the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis for scoping review guidelines, this scoping review examined the extent of existing research on the association of career indecision with depression, negative thoughts, and the role of self-efficacy and sense of control among school leavers. The extensive database search indicated only nine studies met the specified inclusion criteria. Results showed that more decided high school students tended to have more positive affect and higher levels of well-being. Conversely, levels of depression were found to be higher in less decided adolescents, with a direct relationship as well as the possible causal relationship indicated. The results indicate that integrated counselling in vocational and mental health support services is needed in schools through the leaving years and tertiary institutions as students commence study. Further research is needed to better understand the interrelatedness and specific relationships between these variables.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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