Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study was to develop the reliable and valid job-seeking stress scale for unemployed youth. Methods A total of 131 questions were composed based on literature research and open-ended questionnaire data to extract preliminary questions on the job-seeking stress scale of unemployed youth. Content validity was verified for experts, and preliminary questions composed of 58 items were derived through face validity verification for unemployed youth. Exploratory factor analysis was performed on 232 unemployed youth, and confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on 292 people to verify the validity of the developed scale. Results Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed, and convergent and criterion validity were verified. The job-seeking stress scale of unemployed youth was finally composed of 29 items, and the sub-factors were derived from the personal dimension, family dimension, interpersonal dimension, and social environmental dimension. Conclusions The nature of job stress experienced by unemployed youth who are in a job-seeking state after graduating from college was investigated. Based on this, it is expected to help diagnose and intervene for youth complaining of job-seeking stress.
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