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Career Decision, Work Adjustment, and Person–Job Fit of Adolescents: Moderating Effects of Parental Support

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: We applied the social cognitive model of work satisfaction to the transition from lower secondary education to work in Switzerland and combined career decision and adjustment to work. The model assumes that self-efficacy affects career decision outcomes and adjustment after transition to work. Self-efficacy interacts with parental support during career decision making. We tested the model using a longitudinal sample of 603 adolescents who filled out questionnaires in seventh grade, ninth grade, and 1 year after starting work. Structural equation models showed that parental support weakens the effect of self-efficacy on anticipated person-job fit and expectations of work conditions (moderation). Expectations of work conditions and a company's support help newcomers to attain a high perceived person-job fit. These findings have several implications on how to support adolescents' school-to-work transition.

Source: Journal of Career Development

DOI: 10.1177/0894845321995960

Authors: Markus P. Neuenschwander, Jan Hofmann

Institution: FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Language: English

Topic: Career Development and Diversity

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000