Movement Capital, RAW model, or circumstances? A meta-analysis of perceived employability predictors

Harari, Michael B.; McCombs, Kate Marie; Wiernik, Brenton M.

doi:10.1016/j.jvb.2021.103657

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“…Developing strong social adaptability can facilitate their smooth entry into society, sound interpersonal relationships, and career success in the end. Based on an extensive meta-analysis of 202 studies, adaptability steadily demonstrated the strongest association with perceived employability among students ( Harari et al, 2021 ). Only with strong social adaptability can college students overcome all kinds of hindrances at work and keep moving forward in the difficulties they may encounter in the future ( Kovess-Masfety et al, 2016 ).…”

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The impacts of innovation capability and social adaptability on undergraduates’ employability: The role of self-efficacy

Pu²,

Liao³

2022

Front. Psychol.

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Introduction: As the world is consistently driven by the infusion of new-generation information technology and the knowledge economy, college students are placed under mounting pressure in developing occupation-related competencies. Their employability has been receiving growing concerns from stakeholders such as higher education institutions, governments, employers, parents, and even student groups themselves as it plays a decisive role in occupational success, social stability, and economic prosperity. Under the theoretical guidance of social cognitive theory, this study set out to investigate the cognitive and psychological mechanisms through which innovation capability, social adaptability, and self-efficacy influence the employability of college students. It also attempts to analyze the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relations between innovation capability, social adaptability, and employability which has been rarely studied in academia.Methods: A quantitative approach was employed in this study. Data was collected from 726 undergraduates from 9 higher education institutions in the mainland of China by questionnaire survey method. The research model showed a good fit (χ2/df=4.46, RMSEA=0.069, SRMR=0.049, GFI=0.934, CFI=0.965, NFI=0.955, TLI=0.955). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to this study for data analysis.Results: The findings showed that innovation capability, social adaptability, and self-efficacy significantly and positively correlates with undergraduates’ employability. University students with stronger innovation capability, social adaptability, and self-efficacy tend to be more employable in the job market. Model 4 of SPSS PROCESS Macro revealed that self-efficacy played a mediating role in the correlation between innovation capability, social adaptability, and employability.Discussion: Undergraduates with higher levels of innovation capability and social adaptability are more confident in their abilities to take specific actions and achieve expected goals, which in turn intensifies their employability. The study suggests the possibility of improving undergraduates’ employability through positive interference of innovation capability, social adaptability, and self-efficacy in the era of information technology and knowledge-based economy.

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The impacts of innovation capability and social adaptability on undergraduates’ employability: The role of self-efficacy

Pu²,

Liao³

2022

Front. Psychol.

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“…Although organizations could be hesitant to make employees more employable, research suggests that investing in employees in this manner can lead to greater commitment and retention (Rodrigues et al, 2020). Research suggests that PE is largely a function of one's standing on Movement Capital variables (i.e., human capital, social capital, adaptability and career insights; Harari, McCombs, & Wiernik, 2021). Thus, career development interventions, networking and training can all be leveraged as interventions to reduce employee strain, either managed by organizations or by employees.…”

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Perceived employability and employee strain: A meta‐analysis

Harari

McCombs

Thams

2022

J Occupat & Organ Psyc

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This meta-analysis addresses the association between perceived employability (PE) and employee strain (k = 34). Consistent with expectations, PE was negatively related to strain (ρ = −.12, 95% CI = −.16 to −.08). Moderator analysis showed that this relationship was stronger post-2008 (ρ = −.20, 84% CI = −.23 to −.17) versus pre-2008 (ρ = −.06, 84% CI = −.08 to −.05) and in high (ρ = −.17, 84% CI = −.21 to −.14) versus low (ρ = −.07, 84% CI = −.09 to −.06) uncertainty avoidant cultures. Our results suggest that career competency development interventions can be effective for reducing employee strain and that national uncertainty avoidance need be incorporated into models of boundaryless careers, especially as it relates to employee health and well-being.

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“…The movement capital classification into four dimensions, proposed by Forrier et al (2009), encompasses the dimensions of human capital, social capital, adaptability and self-awareness. This classification has been used the most prominently among the personal strength models (Van Harten et al, 2022) and exhibits the most robust correlation with perceived employability (Harari et al, 2021).…”

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Are we talking about the same thing? The case for stronger connections between graduate and worker employability research

Akkermans,

Donald,

Jackson

et al. 2023

CDI

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Purpose and approachThis article presents the case for creating stronger connections between research on graduate and worker employability. We offer a narrative review of commonalities and differences between these research streams and offer thoughts and suggestions for further integration and mutual learning.FindingsWe outline some of the main theories and concepts in the graduate and worker employability domains. Furthermore, we analyze how these show considerable overlap, though they have barely connected with each other yet. We also formulate an agenda for future research that would spur stronger connections between the fields. Finally, we turn to our fellow authors, reviewers, and editors to encourage a more open approach to each other's work that would enable more cross-fertilization of knowledge.ImplicationsWe hope our narrative review, critical analysis and future research suggestions will lead to more collaborations and mutual learning among employability researchers in the educational, career and psychology areas.

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Movement Capital, RAW model, or circumstances? A meta-analysis of perceived employability predictors

Cited by 25 publications

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The impacts of innovation capability and social adaptability on undergraduates’ employability: The role of self-efficacy

The impacts of innovation capability and social adaptability on undergraduates’ employability: The role of self-efficacy

Perceived employability and employee strain: A meta‐analysis

Are we talking about the same thing? The case for stronger connections between graduate and worker employability research

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