Journal article
Career identity and the complex mediating relationships between career preparatory actions and career progress markers
Journal of Vocational Behavior, Vol.87, pp.145-153
2015
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Abstract
We tested a cross-sectional, moderated-mediation model of career identity in young adults (N=667, 72.9% female, mean age=20years). In this model, career preparatory activities (career exploration and planning) were associated with perceptions of future employability and career distress. These relationships were mediated by career identity, and career identity was conditional upon level of career calling. We found that career exploration was associated with more career distress, while career planning was associated with less, and both career exploration and planning were associated with higher perceived employability. Career identity mediated between career exploration and planning and both outcomes, and these mediated relationships were stronger when career calling was higher. We interpreted the results from career construction, identity, and exploration perspectives; highlighted the applicability of these perspectives in the development of agency, career calling, and career identity; and made recommendations for testing other theory-based moderators.
•Influencers and outcomes of career identity are rarely tested in a single study.•Career identity mediates the career preparation→career outcomes relationships.•Career calling strengthens (moderates) the mediation relationships.•Exploring, planning, and pursuing career dreams enhance career progress & wellness.
Details
- Title
- Career identity and the complex mediating relationships between career preparatory actions and career progress markers
- Creators
- Anna Praskova - Southern Cross University, School of Health and Human SciencesPeter A Creed - Griffith UniversityMichelle Hood - Griffith University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Vocational Behavior, Vol.87, pp.145-153
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991012904200202368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences; Human Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article