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ABSTRACT
A scoping review of peer-reviewed academic literature on career interest measures for the African adolescents was conducted. The aim was to determine current knowledge and future research. Measuring learners’ career interests during high school is imperative to promote a positive start to their career trajectory. A sample of 10 articles (2012–2022) from four databases was analysed. The results indicate that research is lacking and conducted mainly by one author utilising the Career Interest Profile, Maree Career Matrix and Career Adapt-Abilities Scale – South African Form. Integrative approaches, mixing methodologies and referencing the unique African context in measurement were common characteristics of studies. It is concluded that more research should be conducted on African adolescents to develop context-sensitive career interest measures.
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The data that support the findings of this study are available at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.22116659.v1.
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Salomé Elizabeth Scholtz
Dr Salomé Elizabeth Scholtz is a registered research psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa and is currently working as a postdoctoral fellow at the WorkWell Research Unit, NWU, South Africa. She has published various national and international research articles on topics of work and research methodology. Her main research interest is developing and applying research methodology within different cultural groups.