Influence of temporal distance on career choice: Self-efficacy and outcome expectations
by Lee, Seungcheol, M.A., MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 55 pages; 1478797

Abstract:

The current study examined the effect of time perspective on college students' social cognitive career choice. Self-efficacy beliefs were construed as feasibility considerations, while outcome expectations were posited as desirability considerations in career choice. Based on construal level theory, it was hypothesized that temporal distance to career entry would be associated negatively with the perceived importance of self-efficacy and positively with the perceived importance of outcome expectations. Perceived support and barriers, as well as pragmatic versus idealistic selves were expected to moderate the relationship. The data from 180 U.S. and 215 Korean undergraduate students showed no significant main effects of temporal distance. None of the linear, exponential, and hyperbolic relationships were significant. However, the three-way interaction of temporal distance, country, and perceived support was significant for the physical reward dimension of outcome expectations. For Korean participants with a low level of perceived support, physical rewards became less important as the time of career entry approached.

 
AdviserHee Sun Park
SchoolMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 48-04, p. , Mar 2010
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsSocial psychology; Communication; Psychology
Publication Number1478797
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