PARENTAL INFLUENCE, SELF-EFFICACY, CAREER INTEREST, AND GENDER AS DETERMINANTS OF GEN Z CAREER CHOICES

Zahra Nurrina

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This study aims to investigate the effects of parental influence, self-efficacy, career interest, and gender on the career choices of Gen Z in Madiun City. This research applies a quantitative approach with purposive sampling as the sampling technique, involving 385 respondents aged 19–30 years. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 25. The results indicate that parental influence and self-efficacy have a significant negative effect on career choices of Gen Z in Madiun City, while career interest and gender have a significant positive effect on the career choices of Gen Z in Madiun City. Therefore, it is recommended that educational institutions, career counselors, and parents provide guidance focusing on developing interests and enhancing gender awareness to help Gen Z in Madiun make career decisions that align with their potential.

Keywords: Parental Influence, Self-Efficacy, Career Interest, Gender, Career Choice

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