Self-esteem and proactive personality as predictors of future work self and career adaptability: An examination of mediating and moderating processes.

Cai, Z.; Guan, Y.; Li, H.; Shi, W.; Guo, K.; Liu, Y.; Li, Q.; Han, X.; Jiang, P.; Fang, Z.; Hua, H.

doi:10.1016/j.jvb.2014.10.004

Self-esteem and proactive personality as predictors of future work self and career adaptability: An examination of mediating and moderating processes.

Cai, Z.; Guan, Y.; Li, H.; Shi, W.; Guo, K.; Liu, Y.; Li, Q.; Han, X.; Jiang, P.; Fang, Z.; Hua, H.

Authors

Z. Cai

Professor Yanjun Guan yanjun.guan@durham.ac.uk
Professor

H. Li

W. Shi

K. Guo

Y. Liu

Q. Li

X. Han

P. Jiang

Z. Fang

H. Hua

Abstract

Basing on career construction theory and self-verification theory, current research examined the mediating and moderating models for the relations among self-esteem, proactive personality, career exploration, future work self and career adaptability. A two-wave survey study was conducted among Chinese university students (N = 305). The results showed that both self-esteem and proactive personality (measured at time 1) positively predicted future work self and career adaptability (measured at time 2), with these relationships mediated by career exploration (measured at time 1). In addition, the results further revealed that the positive effect of self-esteem on career exploration was stronger among students who had a higher level of proactive personality. In support of the hypothesized moderated mediation model, for individuals with a higher level of proactive personality, the indirect effects of self-esteem on future work self and career adaptability through career exploration were stronger. These findings carry implications for research on career construction theory and career counseling practices.

Citation

Cai, Z., Guan, Y., Li, H., Shi, W., Guo, K., Liu, Y., …Hua, H. (2015). Self-esteem and proactive personality as predictors of future work self and career adaptability: An examination of mediating and moderating processes. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 86, 86-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2014.10.004

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Oct 14, 2014
Online Publication Date	Oct 22, 2014
Publication Date	2015-02
Deposit Date	May 12, 2016
Journal	Journal of Vocational Behavior
Print ISSN	0001-8791
Publisher	Elsevier
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	86
Pages	86-94
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2014.10.004
Public URL	https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1384563