DOI of the published article https://doi.org/10.51878/paedagogy.v6i3.11376
The Application of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Using the WDEP System to Overcome Career Decision-Making Difficulties Among Senior High School Students
Penerapan Choice Theory dan Reality Therapy Sistem WDEP untuk Mengatasi Kesulitan Keputusan Karier Siswa SMA
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.11737Keywords:
Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, WDEPAbstract
Career selection was one of the crucial developmental tasks for high school students as they considered further education and their future. In daily life, many students experienced confusion in determining their college major direction that aligned with their interests, talents, potentials, and life goals. This study aimed to analyze the application of choice theory and reality therapy using the WDEP system (Want, Doing, Evaluation, Planning) to assist high school students in decisionmaking. Using a qualitative approach, this research employed a case study method on a student who experienced confusion in determining their career path. The findings demonstrated that the application of choice theory and reality therapy through the WDEP system successfully helped the participant overcome obstacles in determining their career direction. This intervention triggered a paradigm shift from external control psychology to internal control psychology, as evidenced by the growth of personal responsibility without being bound by academic performance constraints.
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Copyright © Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo. This preprint is protected by copyright held by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo and is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). Users may share, distribute, or reproduce the work as long as the original author(s) and copyright holder are credited, and the preprint server is cited per academic standards.
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