Abstract:
The extent in which the evangelical Christian perspective influenced the career decision-making self-efficacy of six female college students was qualitatively explored. Interviews and a focus group were utilized to find common themes and influences amongst the women. Literature from the areas of female college student development, career decision-making self-efficacy, and evangelical Christian worldview were used to identify themes from the interviews and focus group. Social cognitive theory (Bandura & Bussey, 1999) provides the theoretical framework for the study. Traditional gender role orientation, career barriers, and locus of control are discussed as it relates to an evangelical Christian worldview. Implications for future research and student affairs practice are discussed at length in the final chapter.
