This is a dataset comprising data of 172 adults on coping strategies for career indecision, career decision-making profiles and mindfulness.

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Authors: Christina Didaggelou, Andronikos Kaliris
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Abstract

Career decision-making is one of the most significant challenges in a young person's life, often becoming a source of anxiety. Mindfulness can be considered a fundamental factor that significantly influences the characteristics of the career decision-making process. This study aims to investigate the relationship between mindfulness, career decision-making characteristics, and strategies for coping with career indecision. The dataset of this study are drawn from 172 participants, predominantly female, single, university graduates, and employed. The average age of the participants was 28 years, with an average total work experience of 6 years. Three questionnaires were used: the "Mindfulness Awareness Scale," the "Career Decision-Making Profile Questionnaire," and the "Strategies for Coping with Career Indecision" questionnaire. The analysis included descriptive statistics, Spearman correlations, and mediation analysis. The findings showed that mindfulness is positively correlated with the speed of making the final decision (rho=0.222, p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Career Development and Diversity Higher Education and Employability Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN