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Career indecision is the state of being undecided regarding educational and occupational interest or career path. Career indecision can be antecedents of commitment difficulty, decision-making confusion, and lack of determination. In Malaysia the figure of university students with career-related problems has touched 50% or even more. Parenting styles might instantly affect children’s decision-making abilities since challenging styles are characterized by parental control that allows slight independent preparation of decision making. The impact of parenting style in career development of children varies from culture to culture. This study attempted to examine the relationship of parenting styles to the career decision-making of undergraduate students in Malaysia. Specifically, 258 Malaysian undergraduate students aged between 18 to 21 years completed Career Decision Scale (CDS) and Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI). Pearson's correlation, t-test, and multivariate regression were used to answer the research questions. Male students significantly reported higher level of career indecision compared to females. The findings of this study revealed only about 38 percent of students were decided about their future career. Although, neglectful parenting style and affectionless control style were related to higher scores on career indecision, optimal parenting style and affectionate constraint parenting style were related to lower scores on career indecision. Furthermore, results revealed significant effect for gender on career decision. Finally, the conclusion and implication of the study are discussed.
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