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Developing Job Search Self Efficacy Scale and Turkish University Students' Job Search Self-efficacy Levels

Mehmet Ali Çakır, Özlem Tagay

Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · pp. 1–12 · Published 6 Jul 2015

10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18975

Abstract

In this study, it is objected to develop a valid-reliable scale to determine job search self-efficiency levels among university students. For this purpose, exploratory factor analysis was conducted with the data obtained from the first group consisting of 429 university students. Then, data obtained from 388 university students was used for confirmatory factor analysis. As a result of analyses, it was revealed that the 29-item scale shows a structure with four factors. Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients of the subscales were found as 0.87 for the first subscale; 0.81 for the second subscale; 0.75 for the third subscale and 0.80 for the fourth sub-scale. Total score Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale was found as 0.91. Obtained findings indicate that the scale is a valid and reliable one. It was determined whether job search levels of university students differ significantly in terms of gender, perceived academic success and work experience. It was revealed that some subscales of the scale differ significantly according to gender,  working experience and perceived academic success status. Obtained findings were discussed in accordance with related literature.

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