Fogarty, Gerard J. and McGregor-Bayne, Heather (2008) Factors that influence career decision-making among elite athletes. Australian Journal of Career Development, 17 (3). pp. 26-38. ISSN 1038-4162
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Abstract
A common belief about elite athletes is that they invest so much effort into the pursuit of their athletic careers that they fail to develop good career decision-making skills. Recent findings challenge that belief. The present study investigated career decision-making difficulties among 117 elite Australian athletes. Participants completed adapted versions of the Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire, the Athlete Identity Measurement Scale, the Career Decision-making Self-efficacy Short Form, and the Work Locus of Control Scale.
These elite athletes showed no evidence of career decision-making difficulties. Combinations of this set of variables accounted for 35% of the variance in decision status and 20% of the variance in career decision-making difficulties. Career decision-making self-efficacy was a major contributor in both instances. Internal locus of control was also identified as a desirable characteristic in the context of career decision-making. The implications of these
findings are discussed.
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