Extroversion Fosters Career Competence among Adolescents in Hong Kong

Margaret Xi Can Yin (), Amy Kung Wai-ying Chan, Cecilia Lai Wan Chan and Celia Hoi Yan Chan
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Margaret Xi Can Yin: The University of Hong Kong
Amy Kung Wai-ying Chan: Child Development Initiative Alliance and Child Development Matching Fund
Cecilia Lai Wan Chan: The University of Hong Kong
Celia Hoi Yan Chan: The University of Hong Kong

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2022, vol. 17, issue 3, No 8, 1342 pages

Abstract: Abstract Introduction Adolescents often feel helpless about planning their career in highly competitive societies such as Hong Kong. Relatively limited research has been conducted to examine whether being extrovert can influence adolescents’ career-related knowledge and career decision self-efficacy (CDSE). Methods: This cross-sectional study explored the relationship between extroversion, career knowledge and CDSE among 535 Hong Kong high school students based on Social Cognitive Career Theory and Trait and Factor Theory. Descriptive data analysis, correlation tests and structural equation modelling were used. Results: Study respondents displayed a low level of career knowledge and CDSE. Extroversion had a directly positive effect on CDSE (β = 0.219, p

Keywords: Extroversion; Career decision self-efficacy; Career knowledge; High school adolescents; Social Cognitive Career Theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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