Gender-Specific Models of Work-Bound Korean Adolescents’ Perceived Social Supports and Career Adaptability on Job Satisfaction

• In Event: Roundtable Session 8
  In Roundtable Session: Innovative Directions in Cultural Diversity

Abstract

A Korean national database (HSGOMS, 2011) was used to examine the influence of perceived school/family supports, and career adaptability on the subsequent job satisfaction of work-bound adolescents four months after their transition from high school to work. SEM analysis revealed that social supports indirectly influenced job satisfaction by enhancing career adaptability. Perceived school and family support were highly correlated with each other, indicating individuals are cognitively consistent in perceiving environmental supports. Gender differences were examined using a multi-group analysis. The largest gender difference existed on extrinsic job satisfaction. A significant gender difference was found in the relationship between career adaptability and job satisfaction, which implies men are more influenced by their own prior initiative in experiencing job satisfaction than women.

Authors

• Hyojung Han, University of Georgia - Athens

• Jay W. Rojewski, University of Georgia