Confidence is often seen as the key to success. Empirical evidence about whether such beliefs causally map into actions is, however, sparse. In this paper, we experimentally investigate the causal effect of an increase in confidence about one's own ability on two central choices made by workers...

Confidence in one's own abilities is often seen as an important determinant of being successful. Empirical evidence about how such beliefs about one's own abilities causally influence choices is, however, sparse. In this paper, we use a stylized laboratory experiment to investigate the causal...

This descriptive-correlation method study design was undertaken to measure the correlations between personality traits and occupational interests among 236 purposively sampled freshmen college students enrolled in the nine programs of UM Digos College for the School Year 2012-2013. Utilizing two...

"This book examines the properties of career paths of educators in terms of career construction theory. It also explores the factors influencing career choices of educators, career counseling activities, transition from school to work and the factors influencing vocational personality...