An individual's work values in career development

Abstract

This study examined the mediation effect of career decision self-efficacy in relation to work values and career decision status. The authors surveyed 308 college students about their own intrinsic (e.g., helping others) and extrinsic (e.g., high income) work values and those of significant others, career decision self-efficacy, and career decision status. The results indicated that the intrinsic and extrinsic work values of significant others were related to the intrinsic and extrinsic work values of the self and that intrinsic work values were more adaptive than extrinsic work values in career development.

Core self-evaluation and career decision self-efficacy: A mediation model of value orientations

“…From a vocational perspective, the doing orientation refers to the tendency to commit to goals and show a strong work ethic, and the mastery orientation reflects one's tendency to seek control over outside forces in dealing with career and work environments (Jiang, Gollan, & Brooks, 2015). These two value orientations are chosen because they are in alignment with the two essential elements in career decision-making processes-namely, the exploration of self and the exploration of the occupational environment (Choi et al, 2013). Empirical researchers have successfully operationalized these value orientations in work/career specific contexts Kirkman & Shapiro, 2001).…”

Emotional Intelligence and Career Decision‐Making Self‐Efficacy: Mediating Roles of Goal Commitment and Professional Commitment

“…More important, prior studies have indicated that EI is a powerful predictor of career decision‐making self‐efficacy (CDMSE; e.g., Brown et al, ; Di Fabio & Saklofske, ; Jiang, ), a core element catalyzing career decision‐making and counseling processes (Bullock‐Yowell, Andrews, McConnell, & Campbell, ; B. Y. Choi et al, ; Lent, Brown, & Hackett, ). CDMSE refers to individuals’ belief that they can successfully perform vocational decision‐making tasks, such as self‐appraisal, goal selection, gathering of career information, problem solving, and planning for the future (Betz & Luzzo, ).…”

“…More important, prior studies have indicated that EI is a powerful predictor of career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE; e.g., Brown et al, 2003;Di Fabio & Saklofske, 2014;Jiang, 2014), a core element catalyzing career decision-making and counseling processes (Bullock-Yowell, Andrews, McConnell, & Campbell, 2012;B. Y. Choi et al, 2013;Lent, Brown, & Hackett, 1994).…”

Cognitive Appraising Factors in Perceived Career Development of Factory Workers

“…The strongest significant correlation existed between work values and employability orientation, which can be associated with career aspiration. This depicts the importance of work values on career development and employability orientation as stated by Choi et al (2013). This may imply that work value could predict career development among factory workers.…”