Factors Influencing Women's Career Decisions in ICT
Author Information
Author(s): Akar Nuray, Yörük Tayfun, Tosun Ömür
Primary Institution: Department of Management Information Systems, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
Hypothesis
How do career optimism and perceived employability mediate the relationship between irrational beliefs about employment and career decisiveness among women MIS students?
Conclusion
The study found that irrational beliefs about employment negatively impact women's career decisiveness, but career optimism helps to mediate this effect.
Supporting Evidence
- Irrational beliefs about employment negatively affect career decisiveness.
- Career optimism mediates the relationship between irrational beliefs and career decisiveness.
- Perceived employability did not significantly mediate the relationship between irrational beliefs and career decisiveness.
Takeaway
This study shows that if women believe they can succeed in their careers, they are more likely to make confident career choices, even if they have doubts about their job prospects.
Methodology
The study used a survey with four scales to collect data from female MIS students in Turkey and analyzed the relationships between irrational beliefs, career optimism, perceived employability, and career decisiveness.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and the specific cultural context of Turkey.
Limitations
The study's sample is limited to Turkey, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The participants were 232 female students aged 18 to 36, primarily in their early 20s, studying in ICT-related programs.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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