Preliminary study of an intervention program to strengthen career decision-making self-efficacy among female university students

This study examined the effects of a web-based intervention program designed to strengthen the career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) of female university students. Thirty-six first- and second-year female students enrolled in a four-year university were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a waiting list (WL) control group. Two students in the WL group withdrew, resulting in a final sample of 34 participants who completed the 4-week program. The results revealed a significant interaction effect for CDMSE following the intervention, with participants in the intervention group reporting significantly higher CDMSE than those in the WL group. Self-rated career selection ability showed a similar interaction effect, mirroring the pattern observed for CDMSE. These preliminary findings support the potential effectiveness of the intervention program.