Kematangan Karier Remaja Dalam Perspektif Dukungan Sosial Teman Sebaya

Abstract

Adolescence is a transitional period characterized by various developmental

demands, one of which is readiness to plan and make career decisions. Career

maturity is an important indicator of adolescents’ success in accomplishing

developmental tasks, including self-understanding, career exploration, and

responsible decision making. However, many adolescents still show a low level of

career maturity. This conceptual article aims to examine adolescent career

maturity from the perspective of peer social support based on guidance and

counseling theories. The discussion highlights the role of peers as a source of

emotional support, informational support, and social feedback that influence

adolescents’ attitudes, self-confidence, and readiness in career planning. The

conceptual analysis indicates that positive peer social support contributes

significantly to the development of adolescents’ career maturity. This article is

expected to provide a theoretical reference for school counselors in developing

group-based career guidance services that utilize positive peer interactions