The Contribution of Self-Efficacy in Assessing Interests Using the Self-Directed Search

Authors

Emily Bullock Yowell, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Gary W. Peterson, Florida State UniversityFollow
Laura K. Wright, Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFollow
Robert C. Reardon, Florida State UniversityFollow
Richard Mohn, University of Southern MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2011

School

Psychology

Abstract

Using the variables self-efficacy, self-estimates, and self-competencies in a hierarchical multiple regression and confirmatory factor analysis, the present study provided strong support for 3 of 6 RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional) interest domains regarding Holland's (1997) assertion that it is unnecessary to administer a separate measure of self-efficacy when using the Self-Directed Search (SDS; Holland, Powell, & Fritzsche, 1994) to measure interests in career counseling. Implications for the interpretation of SDS scores in light of self-efficacy assessment are discussed.

Publication Title

Journal of Counseling and Development

Volume

89

Issue

4

First Page

470

Last Page

478

Recommended Citation

Yowell, E. B., Peterson, G. W., Wright, L. K., Reardon, R. C., Mohn, R. (2011). The Contribution of Self-Efficacy in Assessing Interests Using the Self-Directed Search. Journal of Counseling and Development, 89(4), 470-478.
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