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Journal International Journal of Education and Teaching ZoneInternational Journal of Education and Teaching Zone Abstract

This study examines the relationship between self-efficacy and peer social support on career decision-making among 11th-grade students at State Senior High School 1 Padang, Indonesia. Using a quantitative correlational design with a sample of 200 students selected through proportional random sampling, data were collected using validated instruments and analyzed through multiple regression. The results indicate that both variables collectively explain 51.8% of variance in career decision-making (R² = 0.518), with self-efficacy demonstrating a significant positive effect (β = 0.839, p < 0.001) while peer social support shows a significant negative effect (β = -0.207, p < 0.001). These findings reveal the paradoxical nature of peer influence in career decision-making within collectivistic cultural contexts, suggesting that while self-efficacy enhances career decision capability, excessive peer social support may potentially undermine students autonomous decision-making. The study provides important implications for developing culturally-responsive career guidance interventions that simultaneously strengthen self-efficacy while teaching students to constructively navigate peer influences.

Conclusion

The research demonstrates that self-efficacy significantly influences students career decision-making, while peer social support exhibits a counterintuitive negative correlation within the Indonesian context.This suggests that while self-belief is crucial, excessive peer influence can hinder independent decision-making.Therefore, interventions should focus on bolstering self-efficacy and equipping students with the skills to navigate peer dynamics constructively, acknowledging the unique cultural factors at play in Indonesia.

Future Research

Further research should investigate the moderating role of cultural values and personality traits on the relationship between peer support and career decision-making, employing longitudinal designs to understand developmental trajectories. Additionally, studies could explore the impact of family influences and socioeconomic factors, alongside the development of culturally sensitive career guidance interventions tailored to the Indonesian context. Finally, research should focus on identifying and addressing the specific mechanisms through which peer influence can either facilitate or impede autonomous career choices, potentially through mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative data with qualitative insights into student experiences.

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