1
|
Wen Y, Chen H, Liu F, Wei X. The Relationship between Career Calling and Resilience among Rural-Oriented Pre-Service Teachers: The Chain Mediating Role of Career Adaptability and Decent Work. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 14:11. [PMID: 38247663 PMCID: PMC10813303 DOI: 10.3390/bs14010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
From a Psychology of Working Theory (PWT) perspective, this study aims to explore how career adaptability and decent work mediate the effects of career calling on the resilience of rural-oriented pre-service teachers. The Career Calling Scale, Career Adaptability Scale, Decent Work Scale, and Resilience Scale were used to survey 393 rural-oriented pre-service teachers. The results found that career calling positively predicted the resilience of rural-oriented pre-service teachers; career adaptability mediated the relationship between career calling and resilience of rural-oriented pre-service teachers; decent work mediated the relationship between career calling and resilience of rural oriented pre-service teachers; and career adaptability and decent work play a chain mediating role between career calling and career adaptability of rural-oriented pre-service teachers. Therefore, this study concludes that career calling not only directly influences the resilience of rural-oriented pre-service teachers, but also indirectly influences the resilience of rural-oriented pre-service teachers through career adaptability and decent work.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ya Wen
- School of Teacher Education, Nanjing XiaoZhuang University, Nanjing 211171, China;
| | - Huaruo Chen
- College of Education Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
- Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21286, USA
| | - Fei Liu
- School of Education Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210046, China;
- School of Teacher Education, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian 223001, China
| | - Xindong Wei
- School of Teacher Education, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China;
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Creed PA, Hood M, Bialocerkowski A, Machin MA, Brough P, Kim S, Winterbotham S, Eastgate L. Students managing work and study role boundaries: a person-centred approach. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1116031. [PMID: 37408956 PMCID: PMC10318358 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1116031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
Abstract
To cope with demands of working while studying, students must structure the boundaries between these roles (e.g., integrate or segment them) to suit their preferences and circumstances. However, students differ on how well they do this, and we do not yet understand the factors that contribute to managing work and study well. We sought to determine if different student groups existed and if the groups reported different work, study, and wellbeing outcomes. Using latent profile analysis and assessing work-study boundary congruence and flexibility (N = 808; 76% female; MAge 19.6 years), we identified four groups of (a) "balanced" (65.4%; with moderate boundary congruence and flexibility); (b) "high work congruence and flexibility" (17.5%; working arrangements supportive of study role); (c) "low work congruence and flexibility" (9.7%; unsupportive workplace arrangements); and (d) "low study congruence" (7.3%; study arrangements unsupportive of work role). These groups reported different work/study demands, role conflict, study burnout, and perceived employability, with "balanced" and "high work congruence and flexibility" groups scoring more positively and "low work congruence and flexibility" and "low study congruence" groups scoring more negatively. Results supported that different student groups existed, and these will need different supports to manage their multiple role responsibilities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peter A. Creed
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Work, Organisation, and Wellbeing, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
| | - Michelle Hood
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Work, Organisation, and Wellbeing, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
| | - Andrea Bialocerkowski
- Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Griffith Health, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
| | - M. Anthony Machin
- School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
| | - Paula Brough
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Work, Organisation, and Wellbeing, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
| | - Sujin Kim
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
| | - Sonya Winterbotham
- School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
| | - Lindsay Eastgate
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kim S, Hood M, Creed P, Bath D. “New career” profiles for young adults incorporating traditional and protean career orientations and competencies. CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/cdi-10-2021-0256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
PurposeUsing latent profile analysis, the authors explored the career profiles of young adult tertiary students (N = 468, 73.9% women; mean age 20 years) to determine the relative importance of traditional career orientation (TCO) and protean career orientation (PCO) beliefs for them.Design/methodology/approachYoung adults studying at university can aspire to traditional career experiences as they believe organizations will support their professional and career development. However, since the development of newer career models, the TCO model has received little research attention compared to the PCO.FindingsThe authors found that the dominant profile exhibited average levels of TCO, PCO and career competencies, and that this mixed profile was associated with more mature career identity development and greater organizational commitment. A second profile, with low TCO, average PCO and career competencies, showed a similar level of career maturity to the mixed profile, but exhibited less organizational commitment. A third profile, with average TCO, low PCO and career competencies, especially vocational identity awareness, was related to less career development and organizational commitment.Originality/valueThe findings suggest that a mixed traditional-protean orientation is common in young adult tertiary students and that the development of a vocational identity is important for positive career outcomes, regardless of orientation.
Collapse
|
4
|
Proactive Personality and Career Adaptability of Chinese Female Pre-Service Teachers in Primary Schools: The Role of Calling. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14074188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
Abstract
Career adaptability has attracted extensive attention from international scholars as one of the important factors predicting the future sustainability of individuals. Proactive personality and calling have a positive influence on individual career development and life satisfaction, with reference to promoting the sustainable development of individuals. This study focuses on the positive effects of career adaptability and calling on shaping female primary school pre-service teachers and provides suggestions for training excellent elementary school teachers and building quality primary education. This study investigated the relationship between proactive personality, calling, and career adaptability among 707 female pre-service elementary school teachers in Chinese universities. The results showed that proactive personality positively predicts calling and that proactive personality and calling positively predict career adaptability. Calling partially mediated the relationship between proactive personality and career adaptability. Therefore, it is possible to enhance calling by cultivating the proactive personality of female pre-service teachers in elementary schools, thus further promoting the career adaptability of this group. On this basis, effective strategies should be adopted in the future to improve the career adaptability of female pre-service teachers in elementary schools for the sustainable development of this group.
Collapse
|