Understanding How Self-Efficacy Affects Career Intentions
Author Information
Author(s): Chowdhury Md. Sohel, Hossain Md. Shakhawat, Hossain Md. Alamgir, Wu Renhong
Primary Institution: Department of Management Studies, University of Barishal, Barishal, Bangladesh
Hypothesis
This study aims to suggest and empirically evaluate a conceptual framework that investigates the association of career self-efficacy with career intentions.
Conclusion
The study found that person-environment fit and career attitudes each partially mediated the relationship between career self-efficacy and career intentions.
Supporting Evidence
- P-E fit and career attitudes each partially mediated the relationship between career self-efficacy and career intentions.
- Both mediators together completely mediated the relationship between self-efficacy and career intentions.
- The study contributes to the existing literature by providing a unified framework for understanding the relationship between self-efficacy and career intentions.
Takeaway
This study shows that believing in yourself can help you decide what job you want, especially when you feel like you fit in with the workplace and have a positive attitude about it.
Methodology
The study used survey data collected from job seekers in Bangladesh and analyzed the relationships among constructs using AMOS and SPSS Process Macro.
Potential Biases
The sample was limited to job seekers in Bangladesh, which may not represent other cultural contexts.
Limitations
The study was based on a cross-sectional design, which may limit the ability to infer causality.
Participant Demographics
Most respondents were male (66.9%), aged 21 to 26 years (83.6%), and at the graduate level (85%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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