PENGARUH CAREER DECISION MAKING SELF- EFFICACY TERHADAP CAREER OPTIMISM PADA MAHASISWA BANYUWANGI

Students in developing regions such as Banyuwangi Regency still face career uncertainty due to limited job opportunities, intense competition, and the increasing demand for effective career decision-making skills, which affect their perspectives and optimism regarding their future careers. This study aims to examine the effect of Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy (CDMSE) on Career Optimism among university students in Banyuwangi. The research uses a quantitative approach with 147 undergraduate students (minimum fifth semester) selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale and the Career Futures Inventory (career optimism dimension). Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results indicated that CDMSE had a positive and significant effect on career optimism. Further analysis showed that the self-appraisal and planning dimensions significantly predicted career optimism, while goal selection, problem solving, and occupational information did not. These findings highlight the importance of self-understanding and career planning in fostering students’ career optimism.