Vocational Interest Measures across Africa: A Scoping Review
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| Title: | Vocational Interest Measures across Africa: A Scoping Review |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Salomé Elizabeth Scholtz |
| Source: | British Journal of Guidance & Counselling. 2024 52(2):318-333. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Adolescents, Vocational Interests, Careers, Measures (Individuals), Interest Inventories, High School Students, Research Needs, Cultural Context |
| Geographic Terms: | Africa |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03069885.2023.2227335 |
| ISSN: | 0306-9885 1469-3534 |
| Abstract: | A scoping review of peer-reviewed academic literature on career interest measures for the African adolescents was conducted. The aim was to determine current knowledge and future research. Measuring learners' career interests during high school is imperative to promote a positive start to their career trajectory. A sample of 10 articles (2012-2022) from four databases was analysed. The results indicate that research is lacking and conducted mainly by one author utilising the Career Interest Profile, Maree Career Matrix and Career Adapt-Abilities Scale -- South African Form. Integrative approaches, mixing methodologies and referencing the unique African context in measurement were common characteristics of studies. It is concluded that more research should be conducted on African adolescents to develop context-sensitive career interest measures. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Notes: | https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.22116659.v1 |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1419669 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | A scoping review of peer-reviewed academic literature on career interest measures for the African adolescents was conducted. The aim was to determine current knowledge and future research. Measuring learners' career interests during high school is imperative to promote a positive start to their career trajectory. A sample of 10 articles (2012-2022) from four databases was analysed. The results indicate that research is lacking and conducted mainly by one author utilising the Career Interest Profile, Maree Career Matrix and Career Adapt-Abilities Scale -- South African Form. Integrative approaches, mixing methodologies and referencing the unique African context in measurement were common characteristics of studies. It is concluded that more research should be conducted on African adolescents to develop context-sensitive career interest measures. |
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| ISSN: | 0306-9885 1469-3534 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03069885.2023.2227335 |
