Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the trends in career-related research on the theme of regulatory focus by examining the studies conducted both domestically and internationally, and to present the correlation analysis results between regulatory focus and its associated career variables based on these findings. Methods For this aim, the trends in studies on career-related variables based on Higgins' regulatory focus theory from 2000 to 2023 investigated. It also conducted a meta-analysis based on the quantitative research results of individual career studies, focusing on the regulatory focus. Results The career variables related to the regulatory focus are frequently utilized in the order of behavior, out-come, context, cognition, emotion, motivation, and personality. The correlation between the promotion focus and career variables was found to be stronger than that between the prevention focus and career variables. Moreover, the promotion focus was found to have a stronger correlation with positive career variables than the prevention focus. Conclusions We offered implications that to lead the regulatory fit in career education and counseling. It is effec-tive to encourage individuals with an promotion focus to first enhance their understanding of their personal char-acteristics and utilize their strengths related to their goals. Additionally, for individuals with a prevention focus, it is beneficial to initially gain an understanding of the environmental possibilities that may result in losses, and then to establish concrete strategies to minimize these losses while enhancing their understanding of their personal characteristics.
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