A Study on the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control in Career Decision Making: The Case in Nifas Silk Poly Technic College
| dc.contributor.advisor | Tigist W. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Alemayehu Gabisa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-25T13:08:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-25T13:08:25Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the relationship between general self-efficacy (GSE) and locus of control (LOC) and career decision-making (CDM) among students at Nifas Silk Polytechnic College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Guided by Bandura’s social-cognitive theory and Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), the study sought to determine the extent to which these psychological factors predict students’ ability to make effective career choices. A descriptive–correlational research design was employed, and data were collected from 310 randomly selected TVET students using validated scales for GSE, LOC, and CDM. Descriptive statistics revealed that 63.2% of students had moderate CDM, while 61.6% reported low GSE. Correlation analysis using Spearman’s rho indicated a significant positive relationship between GSE and CDM (r = .477, p < .001) and a weaker but significant positive relationship between LOC and CDM (r = .167, p = .003). Multiple regression analysis showed that the model including GSE and LOC was significant (F(2,307) = 94.43, p < .001), explaining 38.1% of the variance in CDM. GSE emerged as the strongest predictor of CDM (β = .610, p < .001), whereas LOC was not a significant predictor (β = .064, p = .155). The findings highlight the central role of self-efficacy in shaping students’ career decision-making skills and suggest that interventions aimed at enhancing students’ self-efficacy may improve their career planning and outcomes. The study recommends integrating self-efficacy–building strategies and career guidance services into TVET programs to better prepare students for future employment. Keywords: Career Decision-Making; General Self-Efficacy; Locus of Control; Career Guidance | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8128 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Career Decision-Making | |
| dc.subject | General Self-Efficacy | |
| dc.subject | Locus of Control | |
| dc.subject | Career Guidance | |
| dc.title | A Study on the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control in Career Decision Making: The Case in Nifas Silk Poly Technic College | |
| dc.type | Thesis |