미용학원 수강생의 학원선택이 진로결정 효능감과 진로준비행동에 미치는 영향

The Effects of Academy Selection on Career Decision Efficacy and Career Preparation Behavior among Cosmetology Academy Students

This study attempted to investigate the effects of academy selection on career decision self-efficacy and career preparation behavior among cosmetology academy students. For this, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 10-12th graders who were taking skincare, hairdressing, nail-care and makeup classes at cosmetology academies in Seoul and Gyeonggi from December 10, 2018 to January 10, 2019. Among a total of 330 questionnaires distributed, 316 copies excluding 14 poorly answered ones were used for final analysis, and the results found the following: Academy facilities and self-efficacy are critical elements for enhancing students’ career decision self-efficacy and career preparation behavior. It was also found that as career decision self-efficacy increased, career preparation behavior improved.