چکیده (انگلیسی):

Career practitioners have long observed that dysfunctional (negative) career beliefs contribute
heavily to the difficulty many college students have in making rational career decisions. This study
attempts to measure the impact that a career planning course can have on reducing dysfunctional
career thoughts, and thereby increasing the ability of students to focus their career plans. The
Career Thoughts Inventory (CTI) was used to assess dysfunctional career thinking before and after
students’ participation in a three credit hour career planning course. Statistical analyses clearly
indicate that dysfunctional career thoughts are significantly reduced through application of an
effective career planning course