Transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents: an exploratory approach

Rural adolescents often overlook the significance of early career preparation, thus hampering their school-to-college transition. Regardless of overall growth, Karnataka, a state in India, confronts challenges in achieving a high transition rate, and a paucity of career maturity among rural youth ex...

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Main Authors: Pooja Damodar, Ankitha Shetty, Arjun Prakash, Komal Jenifer Dsouza
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2024.2398044
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description Rural adolescents often overlook the significance of early career preparation, thus hampering their school-to-college transition. Regardless of overall growth, Karnataka, a state in India, confronts challenges in achieving a high transition rate, and a paucity of career maturity among rural youth exists. Recognizing a dire need to explore effective interventions for promoting career maturity, the study designed and demonstrated training among 76 Tenth-grade students from rural government schools. Qualitative questionnaires and focus group discussions elucidate the perceived impact of training on career maturity and identify the influence of career barriers and supports. Thematic and content analysis revealed an improved career outlook among participants by boosting career concern, curiosity, confidence, and control while alleviating career anxieties. Nevertheless, the findings uncovered persistent gender disparities. Exploration of models’ benefits and potential improvements informed the design of comprehensive training that facilitates early rural career development. The implications extend to policy, practice, and further research.
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spelling doaj-art-6fcee28c54d64d9097fb0c14a9374ab82024-12-05T17:43:44ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Adolescence and Youth0267-38432164-45272024-12-0129110.1080/02673843.2024.2398044Transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents: an exploratory approachPooja Damodar0Ankitha Shetty1Arjun Prakash2Komal Jenifer Dsouza3Department of Commerce, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, IndiaDepartment of Commerce, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, IndiaSchool of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, IndiaDepartment of Commerce, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, IndiaRural adolescents often overlook the significance of early career preparation, thus hampering their school-to-college transition. Regardless of overall growth, Karnataka, a state in India, confronts challenges in achieving a high transition rate, and a paucity of career maturity among rural youth exists. Recognizing a dire need to explore effective interventions for promoting career maturity, the study designed and demonstrated training among 76 Tenth-grade students from rural government schools. Qualitative questionnaires and focus group discussions elucidate the perceived impact of training on career maturity and identify the influence of career barriers and supports. Thematic and content analysis revealed an improved career outlook among participants by boosting career concern, curiosity, confidence, and control while alleviating career anxieties. Nevertheless, the findings uncovered persistent gender disparities. Exploration of models’ benefits and potential improvements informed the design of comprehensive training that facilitates early rural career development. The implications extend to policy, practice, and further research.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2024.2398044Career maturitycareer explorationexploration stagequality educationschool-to-college transitionrural adolescents
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International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
Career maturity
career exploration
exploration stage
quality education
school-to-college transition
rural adolescents
title Transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents: an exploratory approach
title_full Transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents: an exploratory approach
title_fullStr Transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents: an exploratory approach
title_full_unstemmed Transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents: an exploratory approach
title_short Transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents: an exploratory approach
title_sort transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents an exploratory approach
topic Career maturity
career exploration
exploration stage
quality education
school-to-college transition
rural adolescents
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2024.2398044
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