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Buthelezi, T.; Alexander, D.; Seabi, J. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2009
The study sought to understand adolescents' perceived career challenges and needs in a disadvantaged context using the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT). A qualitative research design based on semi-structured interviews was conducted with 12 Grade 9 and Grade 10 learners from a disadvantaged background. The results of the study indicated a…
Descriptors: Research Design, Qualitative Research, Self Efficacy, Disadvantaged
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Perry, Justin C.; DeWine, David B.; Duffy, Ryan D.; Vance, Kristen S. – Journal of Career Development, 2007
To inform effective school-to-work programs, this study evaluates the effect of a school-based psychoeducational intervention on the academic self-efficacy of urban youth enrolled in the ninth grade. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected using a quantitative measure of academic self-efficacy and eight semistructured interviews over the…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Articulation (Education), Grade 9, Urban Youth