A Multifactor Analysis of Career Self-Management of Students with Special Needs in Promoting Inclusive Education in Vocational High Schools

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10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_3How to use a DOI?

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Career Self-Management; Students With Special Needs; Inclusive Education; Vocational High Schools; Self-Efficacy

Abstract

This study aims to analyze various factors influencing the career self-management of students with special needs (SEN) within the context of inclusive education in Vocational High Schools (SMK). The main focus is directed toward three components of career self-management: personal mastery, verbal persuasion, and learning through observation of others. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected from 71 SEN students through standardized instruments. The analysis results indicate that the majority of students fall into the moderate category of career self-management, with an average score of 53.27. Specifically, the mean scores for personal mastery (11.86), verbal persuasion (11.44), and observational learning (11.35) were also categorized as moderate. These findings reveal that significant challenges remain in developing the career self-management capacity of SEN students, which may impact their participation in an inclusive workforce. This research highlights the importance of structured and individually tailored career guidance in enhancing students’ self-efficacy and career independence. The practical implication of this study is the need for integrated, collaborative, and sustainable intervention strategies involving school counselors, educators, and the school environment to support inclusive and equitable career development for students with special needs.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nur Fadhilah Umar
AU  - Muhammad Hasim
AU  - Abdullah Pandang
AU  - Zulfiqri Zulfiqri
AU  - Wizerty A. Saleh
AU  - Muhammad Rafli
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/24
TI  - A Multifactor Analysis of Career Self-Management of Students with Special Needs in Promoting Inclusive Education in Vocational High Schools
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Science and Teacher Education (ICESTE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 15
EP  - 27
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_3
ID  - Umar2025
ER  -