Journal of Career Assessment
Volume 17, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 457-477

Exploratory studies on the effects of a career exploration group for urban Chinese immigrant youth (Article)

Shea M. , Ma P.-W.W. , Yeh C.J. , Lee S.J. , Pituc S.T.
  • a California State University, Los Angeles, United States
  • b Department of Psychology, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States
  • c University of San Francisco, United States
  • d Kaiser-Permanente, United States
  • e University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, United States

Abstract

Two studies evaluating a school-based, culturally responsive career exploration and assessment group for low-income, urban Chinese immigrant youth are described. Mixed qualitative and quantitative methods compared the treatment (CEDAR group) versus the control group (no intervention). In Study 1, CEDAR group participants reported a significant decrease in career indecision; increases in academic, career, and college help seeking; and career decision-making self-efficacy at posttest compared to the control group. In Study 2, CEDAR group participants reported a significant increase in career decision making; decreases in career counseling stigma and value, collective self esteem, and affirmation and belonging in ethnic identity at posttest compared to the control group. Qualitative data from Study 1 and 2 revealed that participants had experienced an increased sense of social support, self-regard, self-knowledge, and learned practical career skills after participating in the CEDAR group. Implications for future research in career assessment and program development are discussed. © 2009 SAGE Publications.

Author Keywords

career intervention Urban immigrant youth Chinese immigrant students School-based program Career decision making

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-72749100435&doi=10.1177%2f1069072709334246&partnerID=40&md5=bf6631a4033a032dea9a9148d9913173
DOI: 10.1177/1069072709334246
ISSN: 10690727
Cited by: 17
Original Language: English