Effets de l’indécision de carrière et du sentiment d’efficacité personnelle sur le vécu de la transition lycée-université

Abstract

This research, conducted on a sample of 737 first year university students, links the problem of perceived stress with the question of career decision-making difficulties. Subsequently, the study identifies the role of self-efficacy and self-esteem during transition from school to university. The results show that the most important predictors of perceived stress levels among freshers are self-esteem, academic self-efficacy and career indecision related to inconsistent information and to a lack of readiness to make a decision. The practical implications of the results are discussed.