The Impact of Report Writing on Career Exploration:

Focusing on Information Gathering Behavior and Problem/Theme Setting Behavior

Abstract

This study examines the occupational relevance of university-specific learning by clarifying the impact of report writing on career exploration. A quantitative survey was conducted with 536 second- and third-year university students, utilizing hierarchical multiple regression analysis with career exploration（self-exploration, environmental exploration）as the target variable and information-gathering behaviors and problem/theme-setting behaviors conducted during report writing as the explanatory variable. The results revealed that, Although the impact was sometimes partial, students who actively engaged in information-gathering and problem/theme-setting behaviors during report writing tended to be more engaged in career exploration. These findings suggest a previously underexplored occupational relevance of university-specific learning, and highlight a complementary relationship between university-specific learning and career education.