ENHANCING WELLBEING THROUGH CAREER EXPLORATION INTERVENTIONS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to identify and analyze effective career exploration interventions for improving the wellbeing of high school students in Indonesia. The study addresses the research gap in understanding the effectiveness of various career interventions on student wellbeing in the context of secondary education. Fifteen studies were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis revealed that the most effective interventions include technology-based career exploration programs, individual career counseling, job skills development workshops, mentoring by industry professionals, and work experience simulations. These interventions significantly improved aspects of student wellbeing, such as life satisfaction, self-esteem, and optimism about the future. Technology-based career exploration programs showed the highest effectiveness, with an average increase of 25% in student well-being scores. However, the effectiveness of interventions also depends on factors such as program duration, facilitator qualifications, and student engagement levels. The main contribution of this research is the provision of a comprehensive synthesis of effective career exploration interventions for enhancing student wellbeing. The findings can serve as a foundation for curriculum developers and school counselors in designing more effective career exploration programs. Limitations of the study include variations in the operational definitions of wellbeing across studies and a lack of long-term research. Future research is recommended to focus on the long-term effects of career exploration interventions on student wellbeing after graduation.