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Emotional Intelligence and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy: Mediating Roles of Goal Commitment and Professional Commitment
Zhou Jiang,
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Zhou Jiang
School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Zhou Jiang, School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Building 19, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, Queensland 4702, Australia (e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this author
Zhou Jiang,
Corresponding Author
Zhou Jiang
School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Zhou Jiang, School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Building 19, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, Queensland 4702, Australia (e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
This study is the first to examine the mechanism of the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) and the moderating role of gender in relevant mechanisms. Analyses of 185 Chinese university students showed that EI could influence CDMSE through goal commitment (GC) and professional commitment, and male students exhibited a stronger relationship between EI and GC compared with female students. This study introduces a new perspective for career development research by establishing a mediation-based emotion–career framework and provides deeper insights for career counselors to assist clients in career decision processes.
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