This study aims to assess relations between the personality dimensions and the emotional reactions to career exploration in college students. The sample comprised a total of 115 college students, 72 women (63%) and 43 men (37%) aged between 23 and 65 years (M = 31.28, SD = 10.58). The participants completed a measure of personality (NEOPI-R) and a measure of satisfaction with information, anticipated stress with subsequent career exploration, and anticipated stress with subsequent career decision-making (Career Exploration Survey). Regression analysis results indicated a significant negative relation between satisfaction with information and neuroticism, and a significant negative relation between stress with decision and age. Finally, the implications for career interventions are discussed.
Ocuppational choice; Personality; Choice behavior; Vocational guidance
