Analysis

The analysis of the Career Exploration Survey (CES) focuses on assessing individuals’ behaviors and attitudes toward career exploration. Various statistical methods are employed to extract data, such as factor analysis and reliability analysis. These analyses help in understanding how different dimensions of the questionnaire relate to each other and to other relevant psychological factors, as well as in validating the tool’s scales.

Objective

The goal of the CES is to help individuals identify their needs and preferences related to career exploration, and to evaluate the effectiveness of their efforts in this area. It provides valuable information that can be used by career counselors, educators, and other professionals involved in career development, in order to design targeted interventions and support individuals in achieving their career goals.

Scoring

Scoring of the CES is carried out using specific scales that assess the intensity and frequency of career exploration behaviors. Responses are typically rated on a 5-point Likert scale, where participants choose from options such as “Never” to “Always” or “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree.” The scores from each scale are compiled and analyzed to provide an overall profile of the individual’s career exploration activity.

Bibliography

The CES bibliography includes a range of research studies and articles examining the development, validation, and application of the tool across various populations. Key sources include the foundational work of Stumpf, Colarelli, and Hartman (1983), who developed the original instrument, as well as subsequent studies that have explored the reliability and validity of the CES in different cultural and professional contexts. This literature offers valuable insights for applying the CES in career development and counseling.