Factors Influencing the Employability of Teachers’ University Students: An Empirical Study from Sichuan Province, China
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https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n9-042Keywords:
Teachers’ university students, Employability, Human capital, Psychological capital, Career identity, Labor marketAbstract
Introduction: This paper explores the complexities of employability among graduates of teachers' universities within the evolving landscape of China's higher education and labor market. Drawing from market demand theory and aligning with the emphasis on "Employment" in the 20th National Congress Report of the Communist Party of China, the study meticulously analyzes the multifaceted dimensions of employability, encompassing human capital, psychological capital, and career identity. Through a cohesive theoretical framework, the research unveils the nuanced intricacies of employability, providing valuable insights for academia and practical application.
Objective: The research objectives of this study are to analyze the individual factors that influence the employability of teachers' university students, test the model and hypotheses regarding the individual factors that influence the employability of teachers' university students, and explain the reasons behind each significant individual factor that influences the employability of teachers' university students and explore their interrelationships.
Theoretical Framework: It includes a literature review on labor market theory as a moderating variable. The relationships among these variables are examined, leading to the development of the research conceptual framework for the employability of teachers' university students and the formulation of hypotheses based on theory and literature analysis.
Method: To ensure the reliability and validity of the findings, this study employs a quantitative research approach. The sample is selected using proportional sampling and systematic sampling techniques, which enhance the representativeness of the sample. A questionnaire is adapted from previous studies to collect data on the employability of teachers’ university students. The use of a validated questionnaire from past research ensures the consistency and comparability of the data collected.
Results and Discussion: Based on the quantitative research data, it is evident that human capital, encompassing students' professional skills, practical skills, and generic skills, along with psychological capital, comprising self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience, play a pivotal role in shaping the employability of teachers' university students. And career identity also can enhance the employability of teachers’ university students.
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