Investigating career adaptability of maritime students in Nanyang Technological University

• Main Author: Wang, Qingyi
• Other Authors: Kelvin Pang Ka Liong
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Maritime studies
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/172702
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Purpose - This paper aimed to study the career adaptability of Maritime students at Nanyang Technological University. Adaptability is an essential skill to assist in school-to-work transition and subsequently, in the workplace. Students with higher career adaptability tend to achieve career success more easily, hence, it is crucial to cultivate career adaptability before stepping into society. Design/methodology/approach - Factor analysis was applied to identify the four constructs – Career-related Support, Career Decision-making Self-Efficacy, Career Adaptability, and Adaptation Results. ANOVA tests were performed to find out whether there were significant differences in the respondent groups. Lastly, a multiple regression model was used to test the relationships between the constructs. Findings - The study concluded in discussion and found that School Support and Career Decision-making Self-Efficacy are most effective in improving students' Career Adaptability, which then leads to higher School Satisfaction and Perceived Employability. Originality/value - This paper also provided recommendations to schools to further improve students’ adaptability. The findings may have significant implications for researchers and students in the Maritime education industry. Keywords: Career Adaptability, Career Support, Perceived Employability, Career Decision-making Self-Efficacy, School Satisfaction