Social Support Boosts Career Confidence

A new study found that having strong social support can help college students overcome difficulties in making career decisions, which can be a major obstacle in transitioning from education to employment. The researchers discovered that social support not only directly reduces career decision-making difficulties, but also boosts a student's confidence in making career decisions and clarifies their job search plans. Furthermore, the study found that students with a proactive personality, who are more likely to take initiative and plan ahead, benefit even more from social support in reducing their career decision-making difficulties.