THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INVOLVEMENT IN THE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION AND THE CAREER DECISION SELF-EFFICACY OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES STUDENTS
Hoyle, Travis Lee. (2017-08). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INVOLVEMENT IN THE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION AND THE CAREER DECISION SELF-EFFICACY OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES STUDENTS. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/hoyle_idaho_0089n_11185.html
- Title:
- THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INVOLVEMENT IN THE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION AND THE CAREER DECISION SELF-EFFICACY OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES STUDENTS
- Author:
- Hoyle, Travis Lee
- Date:
- 2017-08
- Keywords:
- Agricultural Education Career decision-making Career Decision Self-Efficacy Learning Activities National FFA Orgnaization Social Cognitive Theory
- Program:
- Agricultural Education & 4H Youth Development
- Subject Category:
- Agriculture education
- Abstract:
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Students receiving degrees in agricultural fields can expect to have ample career opportunities and satisfaction of working in a career that addresses some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This descriptive relational study described College of Agricultural and Life Sciences upperclassmen (N=513) learning activities (including involvement in the National FFA Organization) and the relationship between career decision self-efficacy (Taylor & Betz, 1983). Based on Bandura’s (1977) social cognitive theory, one instrument with the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Short-Form scale (CDSE-SF) and three additional sections were developed for this study. Overall, students indicated moderate to high career decision self-efficacy. Some low positive correlations were shown between academic performance activities and CDSE-SF scores. No direct relationship was found between the National FFA organization and CDSE, but students’ diverse backgrounds and learning experiences have built their confidence in selecting a career in agriculture. Career development opportunities and implications were discussed. Recommendations are made for faculty and staff at the post-secondary level to improve student’s career skills and exploration.
- Description:
- masters, M.S., Agricultural Education & 4H Youth Development -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2017-08
- Major Professor:
- Wolf, Kattlyn J.
- Committee:
- Smith, Kasee L.; Foltz, John C.
- Defense Date:
- 2017-08
- Identifier:
- Hoyle_idaho_0089N_11185
- Type:
- Text
- Format Original:
- Format:
- application/pdf
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