Abstract
Based upon substantial research on career adaptability, and on specific cross-cultural validation research of the Career Adapt-abilities Scale (CAAS) (Savickas & Porfeli, 2012) we recruited a sample of Greek university students (Ν = 452) in order to test further the Greek form of the scale. Confirmatory Factor Analysis models showed that the four-factor structure was supported for the Greek form, comprising four dimensions: concern, control, curiosity, and confidence. The original six items per dimension structure was also maintained. Internal consistency estimates were satisfactory, and test-retest reliability reached acceptable levels. Indications of convergent validity were found as CAAS positively correlated with self-esteem. To further explore for the construct validity of the scale score differences by gender and year of studies were also examined. Overall, the observed differences were found to be in the expected direction. This validity study indicates that CAAS may be safely applied to the Greek students.
Highlights
In recent years there has been a growing interest in understanding how individuals utilize their self-regulated capacities in order to respond to the changing nature of careers
The structure of Career Adapt-abilities Scale (CAAS) Greek form was tested by imposing data gathered from the 24-item scale on confirmatory factor analysis using LISREL 8.30
Additional indications of validity of the scale were generated from a survey with Greek university students, where strong positive associations were detected among career adaptability, career resilience and self-efficacy in career planning (Sidiropoulou-Dimakakou et al, 2015)
Summary
In recent years there has been a growing interest in understanding how individuals utilize their self-regulated capacities in order to respond to the changing nature of careers. Career adaptability describes the readiness of individuals to engage in a conscious and continuous exploration of the self and the environment in order to successfully cope with various essential adaptations in their careers (Savickas, 2013). The construct consists of four core adaptability resources (Savickas & Porfeli, 2012), namely: concern, control, curiosity, and confidence. Control relates to one’s need to exert influence over the career issues that concern them. Curiosity pertains to the formulation of future career plans through constant exploration of the self and the environment. Confidence is associated with a person's belief in his or her abilities to accomplish necessary career-related actions
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