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Extroversion Fosters Career Competence among Adolescents in Hong Kong

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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
    The University of Hong Kong)

  • Celia Hoi Yan Chan

    (The University of Hong Kong
    The University of Hong Kong)

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

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  • Margaret Xi Can Yin & Amy Kung Wai-ying Chan & Cecilia Lai Wan Chan & Celia Hoi Yan Chan, 2022. "Extroversion Fosters Career Competence among Adolescents in Hong Kong," Applied Research in Quality of Life, Springer;International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, vol. 17(3), pages 1331-1342, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ariqol:v:17:y:2022:i:3:d:10.1007_s11482-021-09968-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s11482-021-09968-w
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