The Effect of Self-Efficacy and Interest on Career Decisions with Achievement Motivation as a Mediating Variable on Generation Z in Surakarta
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37385/ijedr.v6i6.9343Keywords:
self efficacy, interest, achievement motivation, career decisions, generation z, smartPLSAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of self-efficacy and interest on career decisions of Generation Z in Surakarta, with achievement motivation as a mediating variable. Using quantitative methods with SmartPLS analysis, this study involved 100 Generation Z respondents. The results showed that self-efficacy had a significant positive effect on career decisions, while interest had no direct effect. Achievement motivation was shown to mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and interest on career decisions. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening self-efficacy and achievement motivation so that Generation Z can make appropriate career decisions.
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