Abstract
The purpose of this study is twofold: to investigate the role of career motivation as a mediator in the relationship between core competencies and career behavior; and to gain a better understanding on career education in university. Data was collected from 230 university students enrolled at K University. SPSS 26.0 was used to examine the correlation between each variable, and multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze the effect of core competencies on career preparation behavior. The Baron and Kenny method (specifically, three-stage mediating regression analysis) was conducted to verify the mediating effect of career motivation. Model 4 (among the models presented in PROCESS Macro 4.0) was further used to confirm the significance of the indirect effect between the independent variable and the dependent variable. The results showed that core competencies had a significant positive effect on career preparation behavior. The mediating effect of career motivation is significant in the relationship between core competencies and career preparation behaviors. Results are discussed along with implications of the present study and suggestions for the effective career support for university students.
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