Abstract
Previous predominantly cross‐sectional research on antecedents and outcomes of career decidedness has been voluminous but inconclusive. A longitudinal study with two cohorts of undergraduates and recent graduates (n = 124 and n = 157) is described. Using aspects of psychological well‐being as dependent variables, the study demonstrates how research design can be improved and empirically examines the value of these improvements. Decidedness and well‐being were significantly related especially around graduation, when sustaining a decision led to high levels of well‐being. Explanations for the results and the implications of this study for the design of future research on career decidedness are examined.
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