Impact of Self-Efficacy on Career Aspirations Among Males and Females an In-Depth Analysis of Gender Differences in the Professional Development of Males and Females

Abstract

This study explores the influence of self-efficacy on career aspirations among males and females, utilizing two scales: the General Self-Efficacy Scale developed by Schwarzer (1995), and the Career Aspirations Scale, revised version by Gregor and O’Brien (2015). The Career Aspirations Scale encompasses three primary domains: leadership, achievement, and education. A sample size of 100 participants (50 males and 50 females) aged between 16 and 30 years was recruited for the study. The primary objective was to assess the disparities in self-efficacy levels and their implications on career aspirations across gender lines.  The study intends to shed insight on the interaction between self-belief and professional goals across gender contexts by using statistical analysis to identify potential disparities in how self-efficacy promotes career aspirations among males and females. The study intends to shed insight on the interaction between self-belief and professional goals across gender contexts by using statistical analysis to identify potential disparities in how self-efficacy promotes career aspirations among males and females.