International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 288 - 317
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Purpose:
Vocational
education
and
training
is
important
to
produce
skilled
innovative
labor
drive
the
country's
development
in
4th
industrial
revolution
(IR
4.0).
The
employability
of
vocational
college
students
crucial
meet
demand
for
21st-century
workers.
This
study
aims
identify
influences
characteristics,
work
readiness,
self-concept
on
students.
also
examined
moderating
role
gender.
Methods:
A
quantitative
correlational
design
was
carried
out
achieve
objectives
study.
samples
consisted
395
from
five
colleges
located
states
Kedah
Penang,
Malaysia.
Data
were
collected
through
online
questionnaire
survey,
which
made
up
four
instruments:
Youth
Innovation
Skills
Measurement
Tool,
Work
Readiness
Scale,
Rational
Scale
Perceived
Future
Employability
Scale.
validity
reliability
these
instruments
well
established.
Descriptive
structural
equation
modelling
(SEM)
analyses
out.
Findings:
Innovative
characteristics
(β
=
0.252,
t
5.041,
p
<
0.001),
0.386,
7.131,
0.001)
readiness
0.219,
3.787,
had
significant
effects
model
explained
53%
variance
employability.
Gender,
however,
did
not
moderate
any
three
direct
relationships.
Conclusion:
found
that
are
factors
should
be
taken
into
consideration
when
developing
career
programs,
interventions,
support
services
graduate
employment
issues
faced
by
can
overcome
if
identified
this
enhanced.
Similar
approaches
applied
both
male
female
since
gender
a
moderator.
Overall,
sheds
light
graduates
contributes
towards
improving
guidance
counseling
practices
Salud Ciencia y Tecnología,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 1463 - 1463
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
The
transition
to
autonomous
learning
during
the
epidemic
is
a
challenging
and
complex
undertaking
for
educators
students.
purpose
of
this
study
determine
relationship
between
five
sub-variables
self-regulating
student
accomplishment
index.
This
employs
explanatory
sequential
design
approach.
research
sample
was
gathered
at
random.
Data
were
collected
from
500
samples
Yogyakarta
State
University
students,
totaling
29,451.
gathering
methods
included
an
online
questionnaire,
interviews,
final
exam
results.
study's
findings
revealed
that
had
effect
on
students'
cumulative
achievement
index
with
Determinant
Coefficient
0.220.
Self-regulated
goal
formulation,
environment
structuring,
task
methods,
time
management,
help-seeking,
self-evaluation
all
significant
impact
academic
ability
define
goals
greatest
contribution,
while
seek
aid
least.
Another
aspect
influencing
psychological
factor
More
expected
improve
method
self-regulated
aid-seeking
element.
Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
role
of
core
self-evaluations
(CSE)
as
a
mediating
factor
between
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
symptoms
and
well-being
among
Veterans
examined
gender
moderator
indirect
effect
PTSD
on
through
CSE.
Participants
comprised
205
(
M
age
=
29.3,
SD
8.0).
We
evaluated
simple
mediation
model
to
assess
potential
influence
CSE
mediator
in
this
relation.
Furthermore,
we
introduced
variable
into
tested
for
moderated
mediation.
Our
demonstrates
that
mediates
relationship
well-being,
moderates
sample
Veterans.
findings
suggest
female
are
more
prone
lower
Addressing
differences
may
be
imperative
support
Limitations
clinical
implications
discussed.
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 362 - 362
Published: March 14, 2025
This
study
examines
the
impact
of
ChatGPT
on
university
students’
employment
confidence,
utilizing
comprehensive
methodologies
such
as
regression
analysis,
Inverse
Probability
Weighting
(IPW),
and
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM).
The
results
indicate
that
regular
use
significantly
enhances
confidence
in
securing
employment,
with
stronger
effects
observed
among
undergraduate
students
those
social
sciences.
Additionally,
this
reveals
experience
plays
a
partial
mediating
role
effect,
underscoring
importance
user
interaction
realizing
benefits
AI
tools.
These
findings
suggest
not
only
improves
cognitive
abilities
career-related
knowledge
but
also
boosts
proactive
job-seeking
behaviors,
fostering
increased
job
market
readiness.
implications
are
far-reaching,
highlighting
how
tools
can
enhance
career
development
support,
particularly
for
at
earlier
stages
their
academic
journey.
As
technologies
continue
to
influence
education,
offers
valuable
insights
into
effectively
prepare
market,
potentially
contributing
future
research
shaping
educational
practices
ways
address
challenges.
Psychology in the Schools,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 29, 2025
ABSTRACT
Drawing
on
survey
data
from
634
Chinese
high
school
students,
this
study
investigated
the
mechanisms
of
career
decision‐making
through
lens
construction
theory.
The
findings
revealed
two
key
insights.
First,
adaptability
significantly
mediated
relationship
between
students'
need
satisfaction
and
difficulties.
Second,
while
exploration
alone
did
not
exhibit
a
direct
mediating
effect,
it
formed
chain
mediation
mechanism
with
Additionally,
identified
moderating
role
in
However,
only
levels
were
found
to
effectively
reduce
such
difficulties
enhance
satisfaction.
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
factors
that
promote
resilience
among
higher-education
students,
with
a
focus
on
core
self-evaluations,
academic
self-efficacy
and
interpersonal
relationships.
seeks
address
gap
in
literature
development
within
Chinese
higher
education
framework,
specifically
at
H
University
Wuhan,
China.
Design/methodology/approach
A
quantitative
research
methodology
which
data
from
443
university
students
were
collected
was
employed.
Partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modeling
(PLS-SEM)
used
analyze
test
relationships
between
self-efficacy,
self-evaluation,
resilience.
Findings
The
empirical
results
show
(ß
=
0.468,
t
9.803,
p
<
0.000),
self-evaluation
0.259,
7.352,
0.000)
0.275,
5.939,
all
significantly
predict
resilient
learners.
These
findings
indicate
personal
beliefs
social
interactions
are
critical
fostering
settings.
Research
limitations/implications
conducted
single
university,
may
limit
generalizability
of
other
regions
or
countries.
Further
could
examine
different
educational
contexts
additional
influence
Practical
implications
provides
valuable
insights
for
educators
administrators
seeking
increase
student
Implementing
programs
workshops
these
improve
both
students’
performance
their
psychological
well-being.
Originality/value
contributes
existing
body
knowledge
by
focusing
context,
an
area
underexplored
research.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 14384 - 14384
Published: Nov. 3, 2022
Few
studies
have
continuously
examined
the
relationship
between
career
decision-making
self-efficacy
variables
and
career-related
in
South
Korea’s
specific
cultural
context.
Accordingly,
this
study
aims
to
analyse
(using
Pearson’s
correlations
structural
equation
modelling)
relationships
Korean
college
students’
self-efficacy,
preparation
behaviour,
decision
difficulties.
There
were
positive
negative
behaviour
difficulties,
respectively.
In
addition,
we
found
a
effect
while
difficulties
negatively
affected
self-efficacy.
Considering
standardised
coefficient
of
direct
effect,
on
was
larger
than
that
It
is
recommended
programmes
are
developed
help
students
independently
set
their
goals,
actively
search
for
information,
promote
considering
majors.
also
counselling
be
designed
can
them
establish
self-concept
identity.
These
findings
could
provide
necessary
basic
data
construction
an
effective
guidance
system
inform
strategies
improving
Journal of Nursing Management,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
30(6), P. 2046 - 2053
Published: May 4, 2022
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
gain
insight
into
factors
affecting
career
adaptability
newly
graduated
nurses
and
ways
improve
them.Newly
face
an
important
transition
from
student
professional.
Unfortunately,
the
nurse
turnover
rate
is
high
due
maladaptation.
Factors
influencing
improvement
methods
have
not
been
clearly
addressed.Using
a
descriptive
qualitative
with
thematic
analysis,
15
tertiary
obstetrics
gynaecology
teaching
hospital
in
China
were
interviewed.Six
themes
found:
personality,
self-confidence,
occupational
care
focus,
work-related
stress,
basic
professional
competency
gap
between
reality
expectations.
Four
improving
identified:
strong
social
support,
self-adjustment,
self-development
preparation.
Eight
subthemes
also
identified.Individual,
family
work
among
those
nurses.
Newly
would
their
through
self-adjustment
support.
Helping
them
promote
these
measures
conducive
reducing
staff
turnover.Nurse
managers
should
be
aware
key
design
targeted
programmes.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Sept. 15, 2022
Faced
with
tremendous
employment
pressure,
how
to
enhance
effective
career
exploration
and
adaptability
is
crucial
for
college
students'
career.
This
study
uses
self-assessed
data
from
840
undergraduate
students
at
three
time
points
reveal
the
formation
mechanism
of
a
dual
perspective
teacher
support
part-time
behavior.
In
particular,
mediating
role
introduced
based
on
self-regulation
theory,
moderating
work
social
cognitive
theory.
The
results
show
that
(1)
Future
self-salience
positively
influences
adaptability;
(2)
future
indirectly
through
exploration;
(3)
both
behavior
moderate
indirect
relationship
between
exploration.
attempts
provide
practical
guidance
graduates
engage
in
construction.
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
career
intentions
of
students
play
a
crucial
role
in
shaping
the
growth
hospitality
and
tourism
industry.
Previous
research
underlines
significance
future
work
self
predicting
outcomes
related
to
one’s
career.
However,
there
is
limited
knowledge
regarding
precise
ways,
timing,
conditions
under
which
undergraduate
can
enhance
their
employability.
Methods
This
paper
aims
address
existing
gap
by
employing
construction
theory
self-determination
propose
moderated
mediation
model—i.e.,
exploration
serves
as
mediator
job
market
functions
moderator
relationship
between
We
conducted
two
independent
studies
(i.e.,
an
experimental
study
time-lagged
field
study)
test
proposed
model.
Specifically,
Study
1
we
employed
design
recruit
61
majoring
management
participate.
They
were
randomly
assigned
scenarios
(future
self:
high
vs.
low),
manipulated
different
levels
means
scenario
descriptions.
In
2,
used
collect
data
via
submitting
questionnaires
among
253
Chinese
undergraduates
who
majored
at
university
middle
area
China.
Results
results
indicate
positive
correlation
undergraduates’
Furthermore,
this
mediated
exploration.
It
important
note
that
mediating
also
contingent
upon
variable
when
considering
impact
on
Conclusion
findings
contribute
enriching
current
understanding
effects
desirable
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 374 - 374
Published: April 29, 2024
Upward
comparisons
are
prevalent
in
life
and
have
a
significant
influence
on
consumer
psychology
subsequent
behavior.
Previous
research
examined
the
effects
of
upward
consumption
behavior,
mainly
focusing
behavior
that
evokes
positive
emotions
(e.g.,
donation
sustainable
consumption)
or
negative
impulsive
consumption,
compulsive
less
both
(i.e.,
counterhedonic
consumption).
This
effect
consumption.
Five
studies
(N
=
1111)
demonstrated
comparison
(vs.
non-upward
comparison)
leads
to
this
is
mediated
by
relative
deprivation
(Studies
2
3).
In
addition,
showed
targets
moderate
Specifically,
when
target
friend,
an
When
stranger,
has
no
(Study
5).
Our
findings
extend
comparisons,
deprivation,