Self-Efficacy: The Key to Readiness to Face the Challenges of the World of Work in Vocational Students
Keywords: self-efficacy , work readiness, vocational students, vocational education
Abstract
This study aims to examine the influence of self-efficacy on work readiness among vocational high school students in the Jabodetabek region. A quantitative correlational approach was employed, involving 149 students selected through accidental sampling. Data were collected using the Work Readiness Scale (WRS) and the New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSES), both of which had been tested for validity and reliability. The results of the analysis showed a significant and positive effect of self-efficacy on work readiness (R² = 0.453, p < 0.01), indicating that self-efficacy accounts for 45.3% of the variance in students’ work readiness. These findings confirm that students with higher self-efficacy are more likely to be confident and prepared to enter the workforce. However, most students demonstrated moderate levels of self-efficacy, indicating the need for targeted interventions. The study also revealed that psychological factors were more dominant than demographic factors in predicting work readiness, as no significant correlation was found between readiness and gender, school type, or internship duration. These results underscore the importance of integrating self-efficacy-enhancing strategies into vocational education to strengthen students’ preparedness for employment.
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