An Overview of Career Decision-making among High School Students at PSAA Putra Utama Two and Three in Jakarta Province

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10.2991/978-2-38476-342-9_4How to use a DOI?

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Career decision-making; High school students; Orphanage

ABSTRACT

Adolescence is a critical period for identity formation, including career choice. However, the absence of parental roles and inadequate caregiving services in orphanages make adolescents residing in such institutions a vulnerable group facing challenges in career decision-making. This study aims to provide an overview of career decision-making among high school student at Panti Sosial Asuhan Anak (PSAA) Putra Utama Two and Three in Jakarta Province. The research employs a descriptive qualitative design. The primary participants consist of six individuals three male students from PSAA Putra Utama Two and three female students from PSAA Putra Utama Three. These participants are orphaned high school students aged 16–18 years. Additionally, there are triangulation participants, namely one caregiver from each institution. Data collection methods include interviews, and thematic reflexive analysis was conducted using twelve dimensions from the Career Decision Making Profile (CDMP) as the analytical approach. Findings indicate that orphaned high school students at PSAA Putra Utama Two and Three face difficulties in career decision-making due to factors such as lack of readiness, limited career-related information, and inconsistent guidance. Programs are needed to provide insights and information to these students to facilitate career decision-making. The study also reveals that the relationship between the wards and the local institution influences their self-confidence and career choices. Thus, institutions, particularly caregivers, are encouraged to enhance effective caregiving skills including communication, emotional management, and other aspects related to adolescent development and career pathways.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Penny Handayani
AU  - Elizabeth Chika Giovanny
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/31
TI  - An Overview of Career Decision-making among High School Students at PSAA Putra Utama Two and Three in Jakarta Province
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th Vocational Education International Conference (VEIC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 23
EP  - 29
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-342-9_4
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-342-9_4
ID  - Handayani2024
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