Purpose of the Questionnaire

The purpose of the CDI-A-SF is to assess individuals’ career needs and development strategies, helping them identify their preferences, goals, and values regarding their career. It is aimed at individuals aged 16 and older, including students, university students, and adults who wish to develop or re-evaluate their career path.

Questionnaire Analysis

The CDI-A-SF is a short version of the full CDI, which includes questions on a five- or seven-point Likert scale. The questions cover career guidance strategies, career values and beliefs, as well as career goals and expectations. No specific subscales are mentioned, but the tool measures multidimensional aspects of career development, providing a comprehensive picture of how participants approach the planning of their career path.

Scoring of Questions

Participants respond to statements using a Likert scale, for example from 1 = “Strongly Disagree” to 5 or 7 = “Strongly Agree.” The final score provides information on development strategies, career values, and career beliefs. The total scores vary depending on the number of questions and the selected scale, with higher scores indicating strong agreement with the statements and a clear career orientation and active strategies. Conversely, lower scores may indicate a need for guidance or additional counseling support.

Statistical Analysis

The scoring range depends on the overall structure of the questionnaire and the number of statements. On a scale, e.g., 1 to 5, higher values indicate strong internal alignment with the strategies and values being examined. The interpretation of results focuses on distinguishing between participants who demonstrate a high degree of active career guidance and those who may need support to strengthen self-direction and goal-setting.

Validity

The CDI-A-SF has been proven to be a valid tool for assessing individuals’ career needs and developmental orientation in Australia. Studies such as that of Creed and Patton (2004) confirm its ability to accurately measure participants’ strategies and attitudes toward career development. The Greek adaptation by Koumoundourou (2008) maintains the scientific validity of the original tool, making it suitable for use in the Greek social and educational context.

Reliability

The tool’s reliability is considered high, as shown by indices such as Cronbach’s α, which confirm the internal consistency of the questions. The CDI-A-SF demonstrates stable and consistent performance in repeated measurements, ensuring the reliability of the results and the validity of the conclusions drawn.

References

Foreign References
Creed, P. A., & Patton, W. (2004). The development and validation of the short form of the Australian version of the Career Development Inventory. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counseling, 14(2), 125-138.
Lohan, J. J. (1984). Manual of the Career Development Inventory — Australian Edition. Melbourne: Australian Council for Educational Research.
Super, D. E., et al. (1979). Career Development Inventory: School form. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.
Greek References
Koumoundourou, G. (2008). Intuitive Management: Its dimensions, formative factors, and consequences on young people’s professional behavior in Greece. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Athens.

Keywords

Career development, Likert scale, psychometric tests, reliability, validity, career counseling, statistical analysis.