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Predicting Occupational Considerations: A Comparison of Self-Efficacy Beliefs, Outcome Expectations, and Person-Environment Congruence

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Wade C. Leuwerke

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) and Holland's theory of career choice both make predictions about individuals' occupational considerations. SCCT suggests that occupational considerations are partially a function of self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectations whereas Holland's theory suggests that such considerations are a function of person-environment congruence. This study explored the relationships among self-efficacy beliefs, outcome expectations, congruence, and occupational considerations in a sample of 93 college students. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated a modest positive relationship between congruence and occupational considerations that was no longer evident when self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectations were considered in the regression equation. Implications for practice and the continued evaluation of overlap among career theories are discussed.

Key Words: Self-efficacy beliefs, • congruence, • social cognition, • social cognitive career theory, • outcome expectations, • occupational considerations

Journal of Career Assessment, Vol. 8, No. 3, 237-250 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/106907270000800303


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