Self-efficacy and career intention: Uncovering the underlying processes
Md Sohel Chowdhury1, Md Shakhawat Hossain1, Md Alamgir Hossain2
1Department of Management Studies, University of Barishal, Barishal, Bangladesh.
Career self-efficacy influences career intentions through person-environment fit and career attitudes. These psychological factors sequentially and fully mediate the relationship, offering insights for career development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Human Resource Management
- Career Development
Background:
- Career self-efficacy is crucial for career intentions.
- Understanding mediating psychological mechanisms is essential for career development theories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and test a conceptual framework linking career self-efficacy to career intentions.
- To examine the sequential mediating roles of person-environment (P-E) fit and career attitudes.
Main Methods:
- Survey data from 341 job seekers in Bangladesh.
- Statistical analysis using AMOS and SPSS Process Macro.
- Hypothesis testing based on established literature.
Main Results:
- Person-environment (P-E) fit partially mediated the link between career self-efficacy and career intentions.
- Career attitudes also partially mediated this relationship.
- Both P-E fit and career attitudes sequentially and completely mediated the association.
Conclusions:
- Career self-efficacy impacts career intentions through a sequential mediation of P-E fit and career attitudes.
- Findings contribute to self-efficacy and career intention literature.
- Implications for career counselors and HR managers in competitive environments.
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