The mediating role of career aspiration on the relationship between the basic satisfaction of psychological needs and career adaptability

This cross-sectional study examined the mediating role of career aspiration on the relationship between the three psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) and career adaptability. Data were gathered from 237 participants aged 19 to 45 years old who are currently employed. Using th...

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Main Authors: Culala, Angeline Camille R., Gaspar, Maria Jerine Bettina R., Elejido, Angela Mae G., Gadia, Maria Veronica J.
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Language:English
Published: Animo Repository 2016
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Online Access:https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8638
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Institution: De La Salle University
Language: English
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Summary:This cross-sectional study examined the mediating role of career aspiration on the relationship between the three psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) and career adaptability. Data were gathered from 237 participants aged 19 to 45 years old who are currently employed. Using the Preacher and Hayes (2008) Process Macro and descriptive Statistics, the results showed that there are direct relationships between the three psychological needs and career adaptability. Moreover, autonomy and competence were also found to significantly predict career aspiration. The mediating role was also established as career aspiration significantly affects career adaptability. The findings suggest the importance of work conditions in promoting the satisfaction of the three psychological needs which will lead to the development career aspirations and adaptive behaviors.