CAREER MATURITY OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF SELF-EFFICACY AND SELF-ADVOCACY

Аннотация

This study investigates the career maturity of students with visual impairment and explores the influence of self- efficacy and self-advocacy on their career development. Career maturity refers to the readiness and ability of individuals to make informed decisions about their career paths, set goals, and engage in proactive career planning. For students with visual impairment, who often face unique challenges and barriers in the career development process, understanding the factors that contribute to their career maturity is crucial. This research aims to examine the relationship between career maturity, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy among students with visual impairment. Through surveys and interviews, data are collected to measure career maturity levels and explore the perceived self- efficacy and self-advocacy of students. The findings of this study provide insights into the factors that influence the career development of students with visual impairment and have implications for educational and career support programs aimed at enhancing their career maturity and facilitating successful transitions into the workforce. KEYWORDS Career maturity, visual impairment, self-efficacy, self-advocacy, career development, career planning, career decision- making, students with disabilities, transition, vocational guidance.