Abstract
The present research examined the influence of self-regulated decision making on satisfaction in career path (college major for Study 1, job for Study 2) and major-related career choice. Results indicate a full mediating effect of fit in the relationship between self-regulated decision making and satisfaction in career path. Self-regulated decision making also influenced major-job congruence via satisfaction with a participant's college major. Findings suggest that individuals who possess self-regulatory ability in decision-making contexts were more likely to choose majors and jobs of good fit, experience satisfaction from their career decisions, and choose careers relevant to their college majors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 98-109 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Employment Counseling |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Sept |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Applied Psychology
- Psychology(all)
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management