Work Values and Career Adaptability of Chinese University Students

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ID13919645
AuthorsLihui Ye (Huaqiao University, corresponding author)
Year2015
Volume43
Issue3
Pages411-421
Publication date2015-04-23
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Behavior and Personality An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0301-2212 • E-ISSN: 1179-6391
PublisherScientific Journal Publishers Limited (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.2224/sbp.2015.43.3.411
OpenAlexW218334288
LanguageEN
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I conducted a survey to examine the relationship between work values and career adaptability in a sample of 407 Chinese university students. I validated an extrinsic–intrinsic work values structure through principal components analysis, based on self-determination theory. The results showed that extrinsic work values, such as the importance of high income and good working conditions, and intrinsic work values, such as emphasis on creativity and challenge, and a friendly workplace atmosphere, positively predicted the career adaptability of the participants. Thus, the driving force of both extrinsic and intrinsic work values meant that the students were likely to put effort into developing adaptive capabilities for their career development. The implications of these findings for career education and career counseling practice are discussed

Adaptability · Career development · Creativity · Management · Principal (computer security · Sample (material · Work (physics · Applied Psychology · Career Development and Diversity · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Social Psychology

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