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Introduction-This research aimed to study the effect of Thriving and Workplace Spirituality on Innovative Work Behavior and Career Adaptability among railway employees (TC) because of the competitive environment they experience. Method- The participants were 105 railway employees between the age of 40-60 years, residing in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The purposive and snowball sampling methods were used for the study. The scales used were - Thriving at work scale (Porath et al,2012), Spirit at work scale (SAW) (Kinjersky, 2013), Innovative work behavior ( Jesson, 2009), Career Adapt Abilities Scale – short form (CAAS- SF) (Maggiori et al, 2012). The data were analyzed using 4 independent ‘t tests’. Results-Thriving had a significant effect on Innovative Work Behavior and Career Adaptability among railway employees. Thus Thriving might act as an advantage in the competitive work environment of TCs. Since Thriving cannot be developed individually as a skill, there is a need to study Workplace Spirituality. Results obtained suggest that there was no significant effect of Workplace Spirituality on Innovative Work Behavior which can be attributed to the Covid-19 situation. Later analysis shows that Workplace Spirituality has a significant effect on Career Adaptability, suggesting that the Workplace Spirituality plays will help in better career adaptability among railway employees. Conclusion- Thriving is considered to be a human aspect of sustainability which is important to produce high performance. Thus if we can enhance Workplace Spirituality for railway employees, they might experience Thriving which will eventually contribute to enhancing IWB and Career Adaptability.
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Objective:To investigate the status of transition shock, career adaptation and professional identity among nursing interns, and to explore the mediating effect of professional identity on career adaptation and transition shock.Methods:In February 2022, 500 nursing students from 18 nursing colleges in Henan province and Shaanxi province were selected as the research subjects by convenient sampling method. General data questionnaire, Professional Identity Questionnaire of Nursing Students, Career Adaptability Scale of college students and Chinese version of Transition Impact Assessment Scale of Nursing Undergraduate Interns were used to conduct the questionnaire survey.Results:The career adaptability score of nursing intern was (133.59 ± 22.58); professional identity score was (63.35 ± 14.06); transition impact score was (45.18 ± 10.17). Transition shock was negatively correlated with career adaptation and professional identity ( r=-0.328, -0.484, both P<0.01). Occupational identity had a partial mediating effect on career adaptation and transition shock, accounting for 64.29% of the total effect. Conclusions:The transition shock of nursing interns is at medium level. Nursing educators can reduce the degree of transition shock by improving their professional identity to nursing and their own career adaptation, so as to better adapt to the professional role.
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The objective of this study was to test the mediating role that Perception of Professional Development has in the relationship between Career Adaptability and Perception of/Expectation of Employability among undergraduate students. A total of 1.105 students (57% of women) participated in the investigation, all from different undergraduate courses and institutions. The instruments used had evidence of validity, and data were analyzed through structural equation modeling. The results supported the research hypothesis and corroborate previous empirical studies. The model showed good fit for the data as to the hypothesized model (X2/df=0.65; CFI=0.94; TLI=0.94; RMSEA=0.05; indirect effect=0.31). The confirmation of the mediating relationship contributes to the understanding of the processes related to Perception of/Expectation of Employability among undergraduate students. Impacts on the career planning of undergraduate students and subsidies for Higher Education management are some of the practical implications of this study. (AU)
O objetivo deste estudo foi testar o papel mediador da Percepção de Desenvolvimento Profissional na relação entre Adaptabilidade de Carreira e Percepção/Expectativa de Empregabilidade dos universitários. Participaram da investigação 1.105 estudantes (57% mulheres), oriundos de diferentes cursos de graduação e instituições. Os instrumentos adotados contavam com evidências de validade e na análise de dados utilizamos a modelagem por equações estruturais. Os resultados deram suporte à hipótese de pesquisa e corroboram estudos empíricos anteriores. O modelo indicou bom ajuste dos dados ao modelo hipotetizado (X2/gl=0,65; CFI=0,94; TLI=0,94; RMSEA=0,05; efeito indireto=0,31). A confirmação da relação mediadora contribui para o entendimento dos processos relativos à Percepção/Expectativa de Empregabilidade entre universitários. Impactos para o planejamento de carreira de universitários e subsídios para a gestão do Ensino Superior são algumas das implicações práticas do estudo. (AU)
El objetivo de este estudio fue probar el papel mediador de la percepción del desarrollo profesional en la relación entre la adaptabilidad a la carrera y la percepción/expectativa de empleabilidad de los estudiantes universitarios. El estudio incluyó 1.105 estudiantes (57% mujeres), provenientes de diferentes campos e instituciones. Los instrumentos adoptados tenían evidencias de validez y en el análisis de datos utilizamos el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales. Los resultados apoyaron la hipótesis de investigación y corroboran estudios empíricos previos. El modelo indicó un buen ajuste de los datos al modelo hipotético (X2/gl=0,65; CFI=0,94; TLI=0,94; RMSEA=0,05; efecto indirecto=0,31). La confirmación de la relación mediadora contribuye a la comprensión de los procesos relacionados con la Percepción/Expectativa de Empleabilidad entre los estudiantes universitarios. Los impactos para la planificación de la carrera de los estudiantes universitarios y las subvenciones para la gestión de la Educación Superior son algunas de las implicaciones prácticas del estudio. (AU)
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Female , Adult , Career Choice , Employment/psychology , Students/psychology , Latent Class AnalysisABSTRACT
Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo encontrar evidências de validade para a escala de forças de caráter (EFC), correlacionando-a com a escala de adaptabilidade de carreira (EAC) baseada na relação com variáveis externas, ou seja, entre os escores dos instrumentos a serem utilizados, e outras variáveis como idade, sexo e situação laboral. Participaram por meio de pesquisa on-line 364 respondentes com idade entre 18 e 77 anos. Uma importante contribuição desta pesquisa foi o que se constatou quanto à situação laboral, sugerindo que a capacidade de inovar e estar aberto a novas experiências são fundamentais para aqueles que desejam se manter empregados. Os resultados também inferem que as pessoas mais jovens costumam pensar mais sobre seu futuro profissional do que as pessoas mais velhas, porém, a maturidade associada a um maior nível de conhecimento (escolaridade) promove uma maior pontuação entre as forças de caráter.
This research aimed to find evidence of validity for the character strengths scale (CSS), correlating it with the career adapt-abilities scale (CAAS) based on the relationship with external variables, that is, between the scores of the instruments to be used, and other variables such as age, sex and employment situation. A total of 364 respondents aged between 18 and 77 years old participated in an online survey. An important contribution of this research was regarding the employment situation, suggesting that the ability to innovate and be open to new experiences are fundamental for those who wish to remain employed. The results also infer that younger people tend to think more about their professional future than older people; however, the maturity associated with a higher level of knowledge (education) promotes a higher score among the strength of character.
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Character , Aptitude , Employment , Psychology, PositiveABSTRACT
Employability and career adaptability are two related constructs that are considered significant factors in career success. Career adaptability is the readiness to cope with current and anticipated career-related tasks, transitions, and changes, whereas employability is the ability to retain or obtain a job in the labor market. This paper presents a Spanish translation of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) and analyses the relative importance of career adaptability and employability in predicting career success (job performance and job satisfaction) in a sample of 160 young Mexican working adults. Our results supported the internal consistency and factor structure of CAAS. Relative weights and commonality analysis indicated that both constructs shared explained outcome variance, but they had different importance in predicting career outcomes. Thus, employability is still relevant despite the rising importance of career adaptability. Career adaptability should be included in employability programs, refining the two concepts into a more parsimonious measure.
Empregabilidade e adaptabilidade na carreira são dois construtos relacionados que são considerados fatores significativos para o sucesso na carreira. Adaptabilidade de carreira é a disposição para lidar com tarefas, transições e mudanças atuais e previstas relacionadas à carreira, enquanto empregabilidade é a capacidade de manter ou obter um emprego no mercado de trabalho. Este artigo apresenta uma tradução para o espanhol da Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) e analisa a importância relativa da adaptabilidade e empregabilidade na carreira de predizer o sucesso na carreira (desempenho e satisfação no trabalho) em uma amostra de 160 jovens trabalhadores adultos mexicanos. Nossos resultados apoiaram a consistência interna e a estrutura fatorial do CAAS. Pesos relativos e análise de semelhança indicaram que ambos os construtos compartilhavam a variância explicada dos resultados, mas tinham importância diferente na previsão dos resultados da carreira. Assim, a empregabilidade ainda é relevante, apesar da importância crescente da adaptabilidade à carreira. A adaptabilidade de carreira deve ser incluída nos programas de empregabilidade, refinando os dois conceitos em uma medida mais parcimoniosa.
La empleabilidad y la adaptabilidad de carrera son dos constructos relacionados que se consideran factores importantes para el éxito profesional. La adaptabilidad de carrera es la disposición para hacer frente a las tareas, las transiciones y los cambios actuales y previstos relacionados con la carrera, mientras que la empleabilidad es la capacidad de conservar u obtener un empleo en el mercado laboral. Este artículo presenta una traducción al español de la Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) y analiza la importancia relativa de la adaptabilidad de carrera y la empleabilidad para predecir el éxito profesional (desempeño y satisfacción laboral) en una muestra de 160 jóvenes adultos trabajadores mexicanos. Nuestros resultados respaldaron la consistencia interna y la estructura factorial de CAAS. Las ponderaciones relativas y el análisis de similitudes indicaron que ambos constructos compartían la varianza explicada de los resultados, pero tenían una importancia diferente en la predicción de los resultados profesionales. Por tanto, la empleabilidad sigue siendo relevante a pesar de la creciente importancia de la adaptabilidad de carrera. La adaptabilidad profesional debe incluirse en los programas de empleabilidad, refinando los dos conceptos en una medida más parsimoniosa.
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A adaptabilidade de carreira refere-se aos recursos psicossociais que são úteis para lidar com transições de carreira, competência indispensável ao mundo do trabalho contemporâneo. Esta pesquisa objetivou analisar e comparar a adaptabilidade de carreira de universitários concluintes do ensino superior em relação ao sexo, universidade e área de formação. Participaram 387 universitários do último ano da graduação em universidades públicas e privadas de vários cursos e regiões do país. Os instrumentos para a coleta de dados foram a Escala de Adaptabilidade de Carreira e um questionário sociodemográfico. Foram realizadas análises descritivas e comparação entre grupos (ANOVA). Os resultados mostraram bons indicadores em todas as dimensões da adaptabilidade de carreira e diferenças significativas entre grupos, sendo que homens, estudantes da área da saúde e de universidades privadas possuem melhores recursos relacionados ao constructo. Sabendo que a adaptabilidade facilita os processos de transição na carreira, os resultados desta pesquisa podem ser úteis para o planejamento de ações e programas de orientação de carreira para universitários em transição para o trabalho.
Career adaptability refers to the psychosocial resources that are useful to handle with career transitions, essential competence in the contemporary working world. This study aimed to analyze and compare the career adaptability of graduating students of higher education in relation to sex, university and training area. In this research, 387 undergraduates, from public and private universities, from various courses and regions of the country, have participated. The instruments for the data collection were the Career Adaptability Scale and a demographic questionnaire. Descriptive analyses and comparisons between groups (ANOVA) were performed. The results showed good indicators in all dimensions of career adaptability and significant differences between groups, and it was verified that men, health area students and students from private universities have better resources related to the construct. Once it is assumed that adaptability facilitates the career transition processes, the results of this research may be useful for planning actions and programs towards career guidance for college students in transition to work.
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O objetivo desse estudo foi analisar o poder preditivo da adaptabilidade de carreira na empregabilidade percebida, considerando o efeito mediador das respostas adaptativas nessa relação. Participaram da pesquisa 387 estudantes universitários. Para a coleta de dados foram utilizadas a Escala de Adaptabilidade de Carreira, a Escala de Desenvolvimento de Carreira de Estudantes Universitários e a Escala de Empregabilidade. Os resultados ressaltaram o poder preditivo da adaptabilidade de carreira na empregabilidade percebida e um efeito mediador parcial das respostas adaptativas nessa relação. A preocupação e identidade de carreira foram as dimensões da adaptabilidade e das respostas adaptativas mais significativas para predizer a empregabilidade. Por fim, são discutidas as implicações dos resultados na literatura vocacional, enfatizando a transição universidade-trabalho. Palavras-chave: adaptabilidade de carreira; empregabilidade; transição de carreira. (AU)
The objective of this study was to analyze the relationships established between career adaptability and perceived employability, considering the mediating effect of the adaptive responses in these relationships, in a sample of 387 university students. For data collection, we used the Career Adaptability Scale, the University Student Career Development Scale, and the Employability Scale. The results suggest positive and moderate associations between the constructs studied, besides a possible partial mediating effect of the adaptive responses in relation to the perceived employability. Additionally, the results indicate the prediction of career adaptability and adaptive responses in relation to perceived employability, especially in the career dimension and career identity. Finally, we discuss the implications of the results in the vocational literature, emphasizing the university-work transition. (AU)
El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el poder predictivo de la adaptabilidad profesional en la empleabilidad percibida, considerando el efecto mediador de las respuestas adaptativas en esa relación, participando de esta investigación 387 estudiantes universitarios. Para la recolección de datos fueron utilizadas: Escala de Adaptabilidad Profesional, Escala de Desarrollo Profesional de Estudiantes Universitarios y Escala de Empleabilidad. Los resultados señalaron el poder predictivo de la adaptabilidad profesional en la empleabilidad percibida, además de un efecto mediador parcial de las respuestas adaptativas en esa relación, cumpliéndose de esta forma el objetivo propuesto. La preocupación e identidad profesional, fueron las dimensiones de adaptabilidad y de las respuestas adaptativas más significativas para predecir la empleabilidad. Por último, se discuten las implicaciones de los resultados en la literatura vocacional, enfatizando la transición universidad-trabajo. (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Students/psychology , Career Mobility , Universities , Employment/psychology , Job Application , Reproducibility of ResultsABSTRACT
The contemporary work context is characterized by unpredictability, thus requiring the ability of individuals to adapt to changes imposed by the market. Career adaptability refers to the individual's ability to handle working transitions in turbulent times. This study aimed to test the structural invariance of the last Brazilian version of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) according to sex and observe possible differences between men and women in the dimensions of adaptability. The sample consisted of 599 Brazilian professionals, of both sexes, with higher education level. The CAAS was subject to confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing, demonstrating structural invariance according to sex. A subsequent MANOVA evidenced the lack of differences between men and women in the four dimensions of the CAAS. Results corroborate the consistency and reliability of the CAAS as an instrument for measuring career adaptability in both sexes. (AU)
O contexto laboral contemporâneo caracteriza-se por imprevisibilidade, exigindo do indivíduo capacidade de adaptação a mudanças impostas pelo mercado. A adaptabilidade de carreira refere-se à capacidade do indivíduo de lidar com transições profissionais e situações de turbulência. Este estudo objetiva testar a invariância estrutural da última versão brasileira da Escala de Adaptabilidade de Carreira (EAC) em função do sexo e observar possíveis diferenças entre homens e mulheres nas dimensões de adaptabilidade. Participaram 599 profissionais brasileiros, de ambos os sexos, com educação superior. A EAC foi sujeita a análise fatorial confirmatória e a teste de invariância, tendo sido confirmada a sua invariância estrutural em função do sexo. Uma MANOVA subsequente evidenciou ausência de diferenças entre homens e mulheres nas quatro dimensões da EAC. Os resultados corroboram a consistência e a confiabilidade da EAC como um instrumento para medir a adaptabilidade de carreira em ambos os sexos. (AU)
El contexto laboral contemporáneo se caracteriza por imprevisibilidad, exigiendo del individuo capacidad de adaptación a cambios impuestos por el mercado. La adaptación de la carrera se refiere a la capacidad del individuo de lidiar con transiciones profesionales y situaciones de turbulencia. Este estudio tiene como objetivo testar la invariancia estructural de la última versión brasileña de la Escala de Adaptabilidad de Carrera (EAC) en función del sexo y observar posibles diferencias entre hombres y mujeres en las dimensiones de adaptación. La muestra fue compuesta por 599 profesionales brasileños, de ambos sexos, con educación universitaria. La EAC fue sometida a análisis factorial confirmatorio, y al test de invariancia, siendo confirmada su invariancia estructural en función del sexo. Posterior realización de MANOVA evidenció la ausencia de diferencias entre hombres y mujeres en las cuatro dimensiones de la EAC. Los resultados corroboraron la consistencia y confiabilidad de la EAC como un instrumento de medida de adaptación de la carrera en ambos sexos. (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Career Choice , Adaptation to Disasters , Reproducibility of Results , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Sex DistributionABSTRACT
Este estudo foi desenvolvido com objetivo de compreender as inter-relações entre dimensões psicológicas de carreira (pensamentos negativos e adaptabilidade de carreira), capital psicológico e domínios de vida trabalho (sucesso de carreira e empregabilidade percebida) e não trabalho (satisfação com a vida). Duas amostras foram utilizadas, a primeira constituída de 189 universitários com média de idade de 21,44 anos (DP = 3,33), sendo 65,1% do sexo feminino, e a segunda por 312 empregados de nível superior com média de idade de 27,88 anos (DP = 5,19), sendo 51% do sexo feminino. Os resultados, a partir de modelos de equações estruturais, apontaram que para universitários os contextos de vida trabalho e não trabalho são influenciados pela adaptabilidade e pensamentos negativos de carreira. Já em trabalhadores, os resultados apontam a influência pelos pensamentos negativos de carreira e o capital psicológico. Discutem-se aplicações para pesquisa e contexto de orientação profissional e desenvolvimento de carreira. (AU)
This research was developed with the objective of understanding the interrelationships between career psychological dimensions (negative thoughts and career adaptability), psychological capital and domains of work life (career success and perceived employability) and non-work (satisfaction with life). Two samples were used, the former consisting of 189 university students with a mean age of 21.44 years (SD = 3.33), and 65.1% were female. The latter group consisted of 312 upper-level employees with a mean age of 27.88 years (SD = 5.19), of which 51% were female. The results from structural equation models have demonstrated that for university students the working and non-working life contexts are influenced by adaptability and negative career thoughts. For workers, the results demonstrated the influence of negative career thoughts and the psychological capital. It is discussed applications for research and the context of career guidance and career development. (AU)
Este estudio fue desarrollado con el objetivo de comprender las interrelaciones entre las dimensiones psicológicas de la carrera (pensamientos negativos y adaptabilidad de la carrera), el capital psicológico y los dominios de la vida laboral (éxito profesional y empleabilidad percibida) y no laboral (satisfacción con la vida). Se utilizaron dos muestras, la primera constituida por 189 universitarios con edad media de 21,44 años (DE = 3,33), y el 65,1% de sexo femenino y la segunda formada por 312 empleados de nivel superior con edad media de 27,88 años (SD = 5,19), y el 51% de sexo femenino. Los resultados, a partir de modelos de ecuaciones estructurales señalaron que para universitarios, los contextos de la vida laboral y no laboral están influenciados por la adaptabilidad y por pensamientos negativos de la carrera. En el caso de los trabajadores, los resultados señalan influencia por los pensamientos negativos de la carrera y por el capital psicológico. Se discuten aplicaciones para investigaciones y para el contexto de orientación profesional y para el desarrollo de la carrera. (AU)
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Humans , Female , Adult , Vocational Guidance , Pessimism/psychology , Job Satisfaction , Reproducibility of ResultsABSTRACT
No âmbito da adaptação ao ensino superior, é analisado o bem-estar subjetivo considerando adaptabilidade de carreira e outras variáveis vocacionais, académicas e sociais. Os participantes são universitários (n = 273) do 1º e 2º anos, em Escolas de Lisboa, sendo 82% mulheres, que responderam às Escalas de Adaptabilidade de Carreira, de Desenvolvimento e Bem-estar, e Questionário de Ajustamento e Adaptação ao Ensino Superior. Os resultados mostram como preditores de Bem-estar a Adaptabilidade de Carreira, designadamente Controlo e Confiança e fatores adaptativos de Perspetiva de Carreira, Gestão Tempo, Relação com Pares, sendo Ansiedade à Avaliação fator negativo. A estatística inferencial, evidencia índices de maior adaptação dos estudantes do 2º ano, comparativamente aos do 1º ano. São discutidas implicações nas intervenções.
In the context of adaptation to higher education, subjective well-being is analyzed, considering career adaptability and other vocational, academic and social variables. The participants are first- and second-year undergraduates (n = 273), from Lisbon schools, among which 82% are female. They responded to the Career Adaptability Scale, Development and Well-being Scale and the Adjustment and Adaptation to Higher Learning Questionnaire. The results show that Career Adaptability, namely Control and Confidence, and the adaptive factors of Career Perspective, Time Management, Relationship with Peers, and Evaluation Anxiety as a negative factor, are predictors of well-being. Furthermore, inferential statistics shows greater adaptation in second year students in comparison with first year students. Implications for interventions are discussed.
En el ámbito de la adaptación a la enseñanza superior, se analiza el bienestar subjetivo considerando la adaptabilidad de carrera y otras variables vocacionales, académicas y sociales. Los participantes son universitarios (n = 273) de primer y segundo año de universidades de Lisboa (82% mujeres), que respondieron las Escalas de Adaptabilidad de Carrera, de Desarrollo y de Bienestar; y el Cuestionario de Ajuste y Adaptación a la Educación Superior. Los resultados mostraron, como predictores del Bienestar, la Adaptabilidad de Carrera, específicamente el Control y la Confianza, y factores adaptativos de Perspectiva de Carrera, Gestión del Tiempo, Relación con Iguales, siendo la ansiedad ante las evaluaciones un factor negativo. La estadística inferencial evidencia índices de mayor adaptación en los estudiantes de segundo año con relación a los de primer año. Son analizadas las implicaciones de las intervenciones.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Professional Practice , Students , Adaptation, Psychological , Universities , Emotional AdjustmentABSTRACT
O presente estudo teórico analisa psicometricamente o caso da adaptação e validação da Escala de Adaptabilidade de Carreira (EAC). O instrumento foi criado de maneira conjunta por pesquisadores de 18 paíes, adaptado e validado concomitantemente a sua criação, em 13 deles. Processos de criação de instrumentos semelhantes a EAC não foram encontrados na literatura. Devido ao uso difundido na área de desenvolvimento de carreira, é importante compreender a adequação dos processos psicométricos utilizados, principalmente para embasar novos estudos, em especial aqueles que pretendem empregar processos de adaptação e validação simultâneas em contextos diversificados. O objetivo do estudo foi identificar, comparar e analisar os procedimentos psicométricos utilizados pelos pesquisadores de 13 paíes que validaram e adaptaram o instrumento, de acordo com suas realidades. São apresentadas as potencialidades e eventuais fragilidades da EAC, com vistas a facilitar sua utilização por profissionais e pesquisadores interessados no tema. Finaliza-se o trabalho com a discussão e a argumentação referente a relevância de se realizarem estudos com semelhante escopo
The present theoretical study analyzes psychometrically the case of adaptation and validation of the Career Adaptability Scale (CAS). The instrument was created jointly by researchers from 18 countries, adapted and validated concomitantly to its creation, in 13 of them. Processes for creating instruments similar to CAS were not found in the literature. Due to widespread use in the area of career development, it is important to understand the adequacy of the psychometric processes used, mainly to support new studies, especially those that intend to use simultaneous adaptation and validation processes in diverse contexts. The objective of the study was to identify, compare and analyze the psychometric procedures used by researchers from 13 countries that validated and adapted the instrument according to their realities. The potentialities and eventual weaknesses of the CAS are presented in order to facilitate their use by professionals and researchers interested in the subject. The paper ends with the discussion and argument regarding the relevance of carrying out studies with similar scope
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Psychometrics , Compliance , Psychology , Educational MeasurementABSTRACT
Objective To study the correlation between the locus of control and career adaptability and career decision-making self-efficacy of nursing students. Methods Totally 500 nursing students from four tertiary hospitals of our province were randomly selected as the investigation object. A total of 500 questionnaires were sent out, invalid questionnaires were excluded, 498 valid questionnaires were recovered, the effective recovery rate was 99.6%. The scores of the subjects were investigated by using the Locus of Control Scale, the Career Adaptability Scale and the Career Choice Efficacy Scale as the evaluation tools. Results The overall average score of the ability of locus of control was higher in this investigation. The overall average score of career adjustment strength was (3.93±1.27) points, which was at a high level. The total score of the career efficacy scale was (3.36±1.17) points. Nursing students in each dimension of career adaptability and internal control had a significant positive correlation (r=0.119-0.241, P<0.05), the correlation existed only between career control and external control type (r=0.134, P<0.05). There were significant positive correlations between the dimensions of career self-efficacy and internal control in occupational nursing students (r=0.102-0.146, P<0.05), but there was no correlation with external control (P>0.05). Conclusions The locus of control and nursing students' career adaptability and career decision-making self-efficacy are closely related, improve the locus of control, and promote the transformation of nursing students attribution from exterior to interior, is the key process of cultivating correct career motivation and career transition for nursing students.
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Objective To study the correlation between the locus of control and career adaptability and career decision-making self-efficacy of nursing students. Methods Totally 500 nursing students from four tertiary hospitals of our province were randomly selected as the investigation object. A total of 500 questionnaires were sent out, invalid questionnaires were excluded, 498 valid questionnaires were recovered, the effective recovery rate was 99.6%. The scores of the subjects were investigated by using the Locus of Control Scale, the Career Adaptability Scale and the Career Choice Efficacy Scale as the evaluation tools. Results The overall average score of the ability of locus of control was higher in this investigation. The overall average score of career adjustment strength was (3.93±1.27) points, which was at a high level. The total score of the career efficacy scale was (3.36±1.17) points. Nursing students in each dimension of career adaptability and internal control had a significant positive correlation (r=0.119-0.241, P<0.05), the correlation existed only between career control and external control type (r=0.134, P<0.05). There were significant positive correlations between the dimensions of career self-efficacy and internal control in occupational nursing students (r=0.102-0.146, P<0.05), but there was no correlation with external control (P>0.05). Conclusions The locus of control and nursing students' career adaptability and career decision-making self-efficacy are closely related, improve the locus of control, and promote the transformation of nursing students attribution from exterior to interior, is the key process of cultivating correct career motivation and career transition for nursing students.
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Este artigo analisa as perspectivas epistemológicas, teóricas e metodológicas referentes ao conceito de adaptabilidade de carreira, dentro de um quadro evolutivo no campo da psicologia organizacional e do trabalho, e mais especificamente na área de aconselhamento de carreira (career counseling). O esquema de quadrantes epistemológicos sugeridos por Burrel e Morgan (1979) foi utilizado como referência para identificar as mudanças paradigmáticas que o construto adaptabilidade de carreira foi assumindo, desde sua elaboração na década de 1980, até o momento. Pretende-se, ainda, apresentar a importância da adaptabilidade de carreira no mundo do trabalho contemporâneo, bem como o caráter dinâmico e multifacetado que os estudos e a prática em aconselhamento de carreira têm adotado em relação ao conceito, tanto no que diz respeito aos aspectos paradigmáticos quanto metodológicos.
This article analyzes the epistemological, theoretical, and methodological perspectives for the concept of career adaptability within an evolutionary framework in the field of organizational and work psychology, and more specifically in the area of career counseling. The epistemological quadrants scheme suggested by Burrell and Morgan (1979) was used as reference to identify the paradigmatic changes that the career adaptability construct was assuming, since its elaboration in the '80s until the present. The article also aims to present the importance of career adaptability in the contemporary world of work, as well as the multifaceted and dynamic aspects that various studies and career counseling practice have adopted regarding the concept, from both approaches - paradigmatic and methodological.
Este artículo analiza las perspectivas epistemológicas, teóricas y metodológicas referentes al concepto de adaptabilidad de carrera, dentro de un cuadro evolutivo en el campo de la psicología organizacional y del trabajo, y más específicamente en el área de orientación profesional. El esquema de cuadrantes epistemológicos sugeridos por Burrel y Morgan (1979) ha sido utilizado como referencia para identificar los cambios paradigmáticos que el constructo adaptabilidad de carrera fue asumiendo, desde su elaboración, en la década de 80, hasta el momento actual. Se pretende, además, mostrar la importancia de la adaptabilidad de carrera en el mundo del trabajo contemporáneo, bien como el carácter dinámico y multifacético que los estudios y la práctica en orientación profesional han adoptado en relación con el concepto, tanto con respecto a los aspectos metodológicos como a los paradigmáticos.
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Resumo As vivências acadêmicas, além de informar sobre a adaptação ao contexto da educação superior também mostra-se relacionada com variáveis de desenvolvimento de carreira. Nesse sentido o presente estudo teve como objetivos verificar a correlação entre adaptabilidade de carreira e vivências acadêmicas, além do efeito da satisfação com o curso nas correlações entre os construtos mencionados. Os participantes foram 89 estudantes universitários do quinto ao nono semestre de uma universidade particular do interior paulista. Foram aplicados a Escala de Adaptabilidade de Carreira (CAAS) e o Questionário de Vivências Acadêmicas reduzido (QVA-r), além de um único item que avaliava o grau de satisfação com o curso. Foi realizada uma correlação entre os fatores da CAAS e os fatores do QVA-r, na qual observou-se correlações positivas entre os dois instrumentos, podendo destacar-se a correlação positiva e com grau moderado Preocupação (CAAS) e Carreira (QVA-r). A respeito da correlação parcial, foi observado que a variável satisfação com o curso exerceu influência em algumas correlações, principalmente a observada entre Preocupação (CAAS) e Carreira (QVA-r). A partir dos resultados pode-se assumir o processo de adaptação acadêmica como uma variável de carreira, sugerindo-se novos estudos com amostras maiores e mais diversificadas para a confirmação deste resultado.
Abstract Academic experiences, besides informing about adaptation to higher education context, have been associated to variables related to career development. In this sense, the objective of this study was to verify the correlation between career adapt-abilities and academic experiences, and the effect of course satisfaction in this correlation. The participants were 89 college students from fifth to ninth semester of a private college. These participants answered the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) and Academic Adaptation Reduced Questionnaire (QVA-r), and also an item that valued the level of academic satisfaction. A correlation was made between the factors of the CAAS and QVA-r factors, in which there was found a positive correlation between the two instruments, from which can stand out the positive correlation and moderate Concern (CAAS) and Career (QVA-r). About the racial correlation, it was observed that the variable satisfaction with the course had an influence on some of the correlations, mainly on the Concern (CAAS) and Career (QVA-r) correlation. The results suggest that it could be assumed that the adaptation process is a variable of career. Indeed, further research would be necessary with biggers and more diverse samples.
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Objective To investigate the current status of nursing undergraduate students′ self-differentiation and career adaptability and analyze the correlation of the two, so as to provide a reference for nursing educators to offer employment guidance. Methods The Undergraduate Self-Differentiation Scale and The College Students′Career Adaptability Questionnaire were used to investigate 341 nursing undergraduates. Results The mean scores of the self-differentiation and the career adaptability were (3.70±0.60) points and (3.60±0.42) points, respectively. It showed that the total score of self-differentiation and its each dimension were positively correlated with career adaptability, the Pearson correlation coefficients were career adjustment 0.26, career interpersonal 0.38, career curiosity 0.32, career confidence 0.39, career concerns 0.27, career control 0.46, and the coefficients between two total scales were 0.46 (all P<0.05). Conclusions The self-differentiation level of nursing undergraduates could affect their career adaptation level, and clinical nursing educators can take corresponding measures to improve their career adaptability based on the characteristics of nursing students′self-differentiation.
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Objective To explore the relationship among vocational selection anxiety, career adaptability and locus of control in practice nurses. Methods Totally 408 practice nurses from five Tertiary A Hospitals in Liaoning Province were assessed with the Career Adaptability Scale, Locus of Control Scale and Vocational Selection Anxiety Questionnaire. All data were analyzed using the software SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 22.0. Results Career adaptability was negatively correlated with vocational selection anxiety (r=-0.44, P<0.01), chance and powerful others (r=-0.21,-0.21,P<0.01). Chance and powerful others were positively correlated with vocation selection anxiety (r=0.45, 0.44,P < 0.01). The career adaptability could negatively predict the vocational selection anxiety directly and indirectly via the mediating role of chance and powerful others. Conclusions Career adaptability and locus of control could influence the vocational selection anxiety. Chance and powerful others played a role of part-mediating variable in the relationship of career adaptability and vocational selection anxiety.
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Este estudo teve por objetivo revisar a versão brasileira da Escala de Adaptabilidade de Carreira (EAC) e obter evidências de validade e fidedignidade para a mesma. A EAC tem quatro dimensões: preocupação, controle, curiosidade e confiança. Participaram 990 universitários (64,2% mulheres), com média de idade de 25,8 anos. Os instrumentos utilizados foram uma ficha sociodemográfica e a EAC. A coleta de dados foi realizada de forma online e presencial. Como esperado, os resultados de análises fatoriais confirmatórias indicaram um ajuste satisfatório para um modelo de quatro fatores hierárquico (com um fator de segunda ordem). Os índices de fidedignidade obtidos também foram adequados. Discutem-se as limitações do estudo e sugerem-se possibilidades para estudos futuros.
This study aimed to review the Brazilian version of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) obtaining validity and reliability evidences for it. The scale has four dimensions: concern, control, curiosity and confidence. Nine hundred and ninety college students participated in the study (64.2% women), with an age mean of 25.8 years old. The instruments used in this study were a sociodemographic questionnaire and the CAAS. Data were collected both online and on a face-to-face basis. As expected, confirmatory factorial analysis results indicated a satisfactory adjustment for a hierarchical model with four factors (and with one factor of second order). Reliability indices were also appropriate. Limitations of the study are discussed and possibilities for future investigations are suggested.
Este estudio tuvo como objetivo revisar la versión brasileña de la Escala de Adaptabilidad de Carrera (EAC) y la obtención de evidencias de validez y confiabilidad de la misma. La escala se compone de cuatro dimensiones: preocupación, control, curiosidad y confianza. Novecientos noventa estudiantes universitarios participaron en la pesquisa (64,2% mujeres), con una edad media de 25,8. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la EAC. Los datos fueron recogidos tanto en línea como en forma presencial. Como era esperado, los resultados de los análisis factoriales confirmatorios demostraron un ajuste satisfactorio para un modelo jerárquico con cuatro factores (y con un factor de segundo orden). Los índices de confiabilidad también fueron apropiados. Se discuten las limitaciones del estudio, y son sugeridas posibilidades de futuras investigaciones.
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Humans , Male , Female , Young Adult , Adaptation to Disasters , Career Choice , Universities , Students , Vocational GuidanceABSTRACT
Objective:To develop the College Students'Career Adaptability Questionnaire(CSCAQ)and test its validity and reliability.Methods:Based on the theoretical construction of Savickas for career adaptability and the open questionnaire survey in 136 college students,this study defined the construct of CSCAQ,and compiled the pre-liminary questionnaire.A sample of 935 subjects coming from 6 colleges was investigated with preliminary ques-tionnaire,and the data were used for item analysis and exploratory factor analysis (EFA).A sample of 1273 sub-jects coming from 8 colleges was investigated with formal questionnaire,and the data were used for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)and the homogeneous reliability.The criterion validity was tested in 437 subjects with CSOAQ.The test-retest reliability was tested in 110 subjects 4 weeks later.Results:The CSCAQ was composed of 35 items in six factors,which were career control,career curiosity,career concerns,career confidence,career adjust-ment and career interpersonal,and the six factors explained 47.89% of the variances.Furthermore,the result of CFA indicated that the model fitted the data with well construct validity(χ2 /df=3.24,GFI =0.92,NFI =0.85,CFI=0.89,IFI =0.89,TLI =0.88,RMSEA =0.04).The CSCAQ and its factors scores were positively correlated with the CSOAQ scores (r =0.29 -0.85,Ps <0.01).The Cronbach αcoefficients were 0.90 for the total questionnaire and 0.64 -0.79 for the 6 factors.The test-retest reliability were 0.92 for the total questionnaire and 0.74 -0.82 for the 6 factors.Conclusion:It suggests that the College Students'Career Adaptability Questionnaire(CSCAQ)is reliable and valid enough to be applicable to measure college students'career adaptability.
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A literatura vocacional sustenta que a experiência de trabalho pode ter impacto no desenvolvimento vocacional dos jovens, embora ainda sejam escassos e pouco conclusivos os estudos empíricos que sustentam as expectativas que decorrem da teoria. A presente investigação, que apresenta um desenho longitudinal (pré e pós estágio), teve como principal objetivo analisar a relação entre as qualidades percebidas do estágio curricular e a Adaptabilidade de Carreira, numa amostra de 60 estudantes do ensino secundário. Os resultados sugerem a relevância da qualidade do estágio ao nível das diferentes dimensões da adaptabilidade da carreira. Por último, são apresentadas as implicações para a intervenção de carreira, bem como as limitações do estudo.
Vocational literature argues that work experience can impact the career development of young people, although empirical studies are still scarce and inconclusive to support the expectations arising from this theory. Using a longitudinal design (pre and post internship), this study had as its main objective the analysis of the relationship between perceived qualities of the internship experience and student's career adaptability in a sample of 60 high school students. The results suggest that the quality of the internship is relevant for the dimensions of the career adaptability. Finally, the implications of the findings for the career interventions and for future investigations in this domain are presented.
Según la literatura vocacional, la experiencia de trabajo puede tener impacto en el desarrollo vocacional de los jóvenes. Las investigaciones que apoyan las expectativas que se derivan de la teoría todavía son escasas y poco conclusivas. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo principal analizar la relación entre la calidad percibida de las prácticas realizadas y la Adaptabilidad de Carrera, en una muestra de 60 estudiantes de educación media vocacional. Los resultados muestran la relevancia de la calidad de las prácticas en las diferentes dimensiones de la adaptabilidad de carrera. En línea de estos resultados, se señalan algunas implicaciones para la intervención de carrera y se presentan las limitaciones del estudio.