Fawehinmi, Olawole and Yahya, Khulida Kirana (2017) Investigating the linkage between proactive personality and social support on career adaptability amidst undergraduate students. In: 4th Conference on Business Managemen, 29 - 30 Oktober 2017, The Gurney Resprt Hotel & Recidences Penang, Malaysia.

PDF Restricted to Registered users only Download (437kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Proactive personality and social support are variables which essentially influence career adaptability among students.This paper studies the linkage between proactive personality and social support with career adaptability amidst final year undergraduate students at a university in the northern region of Malaysia.257 questionnaires were distributed but only 188 were received and analysed.Regression analysis was used to determine the linkage relating proactive personality and social support with career adaptability.Results indicates there is positive relationship and significance relating proactive personality and career adaptability.Likewise, positive relationship and significance exist relating social support and career adaptability.This result gives implication on how career advisors, lecturers and parents can channel efforts in making fresh graduates highly adaptable in their chosen careers.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	eISBN 978-967-0910-76-5 Organized by: School of Business Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Career adaptability, Proactive personality, Social support, Undergraduate students
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	School of Business Management
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	02 Apr 2018 00:24
Last Modified:	02 Apr 2018 00:24
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/23757

Actions (login required)

View Item