Effects of Guidance Group Adjustment Career Thinking Modules (ACT) Based on the Theory of Cognitive Information Processing towards the Dysfunctional Career Thinking and the Vocational Situation of Form Four Students
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 11
Abstract
This experimental study aimed to investigate the effects of the Small Guidance Groups (SGG) and Large Guidance Groups (LGG) Adjustment Career Thinking Module (ACT) oriented theory of Cognitive Processing of Information among students who score in the high and middle Dysfunctional Career Thinking. The effectiveness of small group counselling and group counselling are measured in terms of reduction of the decision-making confusion, commitment anxiety, and external conflict situations increase the treatment group therapy. The study was conducted on students at two secondary schools in Hulu Selangor, Selangor. Questionnaires used contain personal information and two questionnaires, namely Career Thoughts Inventory (CTI) and My Vocational Situation (MVS). A total of 108 subjects were selected into two treatment groups and one control group. SGG treatment of the subject is 36 students were divided into three small groups (R1a = 12, R1b and R1c = 12 = 12), LGG 36 students in one large group (R2 = 36) and a control group (K1 = 36), Treatment group subjects were given eight weekly group sessions, within eight weeks. The research data were analysed using descriptive analysis, ANOVA, MANCOVA and Post Hoc-Tukey at significant level of 0.01 and 0.05. The study found that the treatment of the SGG and LGG effective in reducing the dependent variable dysfunctional career thinking and improve the vocational situation treatment group compared to the control group. SGG treatment group were found to be more effective than treatment LGG. The study also found that gender factor had no influence over the treatment. The study in general has contributed towards guidance and counselling services as it successfully generated a module in reducing dysfunctional career thinking and improve the situation of vocational students effectively.
Authors and Affiliations
Nur Liyana Mohd Ibrahim, Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip, Mohammad Nasir Bistaman
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- EP ID EP620450
- DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i11/3430
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