Career Motivation Research Articles

Why moving there? Spanish SIEs: factors and motivations involved in the choice of the host destination

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the Spanish Self-Initiated Expats’ (SIEs) motivations and factors involved in the choice of the host destination.Design/methodology/approachThrough an exploratory and qualitative study, drawing upon SIE literature on motivations and careers, 22 Spanish SIEs were interviewed in a semi-structured way.FindingsMost SIEs clearly detailed the line of reasoning behind the host destination choice (specific destination); a second group considered a limited number of potential countries to relocate to (alternative destinations), and the smallest one did not choose a specific location. Career motivations were the most mentioned ones and different degrees of career planning were found: those with a very defined career planning process relied upon one potential destination, while those with a less defined one considered several alternative host destinations. The European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students experience was one of the most mentioned factors influencing the choice of the host destination, which may be common to other European Union (EU) nationals. As to the limiting ones, the visa requirements outside the EU were identified. Other factors were particular to Spain, such as the perceived need for English proficiency for a successful global career and the degrees of career planning.Practical implicationsThese findings may assist Talent Management Managers to align organizational strategies with SIEs motivations. They may also help future Spanish and European SIEs in their individual career management process.Originality/valueThis study contributes to a better understanding of the expatriation motivations and factors influencing the destination location of Spanish SIEs, adding to the SIE and global career literature.

The Unparalleled Joy of the Silent Contributor: A Qualitative Study of Career Motivation, Challenges, and Fulfilment Amongst Opera Librarians Around the Globe

ABSTRACT The goal of this qualitative study is to explore the views of performance/opera librarians on their daily job responsibilities, as well as to examine their perceptions towards their career motivation and job satisfaction. Thirteen opera librarians with on-the-job work experience ranging from four to forty years answered the same set of open-ended questions as part of semi-structured interviews, conducted via Zoom, Skype, or written emails. The participants are affiliated with prestigious opera houses in eight countries and regions around the world, namely: Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Italy, Sweden, the USA, and the UK (England, Wales, and Scotland). The study aims to shed new light and give new perspectives on the evolving roles of opera librarians, their career motivation, fulfilment, and recognition. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts sector and the challenging transition to virtual performances are also discussed.

Pengaruh Motivasi, Lingkungan Keluarga, dan Biaya Pendidikan terhadap Minat Mahasiswa Mengikuti Pendidikan Profesi Akuntansi

This research discusses students' interest in taking Professional Accounting Education (PPAk), this is important to do to increase interest in this education and make education more developed. Several factors that were taken into consideration in influencing this research were career motivation, family environment, and educational costs. This research uses a quantitative approach method which aims to determine the relationship between variables in an associative format involving two or more variables. The sample collection technique in this research used a survey and questionnaire instrument. The characteristics of the respondents in this study were students majoring in accounting in Batam City and registered in the DIKTI (Directorate General of Higher Education) database with a total of 3,456 students. Career motivation, family environment and educational costs simultaneously influence students' interest in taking Accounting Professional Education (PPAk). Career motivation has a significant effect on students' interest in taking Accounting Professional Education (PPAk), family environment does not have a significant effect on students' interest in taking Accounting Professional Education (PPAk), and cost of education has a significant effect on students' interest in taking Accounting Professional Education (PPAk).

플립러닝을 적용한 유아교육과 K-project 교과의 효과성 연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to find out the effectiveness of early childhood education department K-project subjects using flipped learning, focusing on career motivation, career preparation behaviors, and career adaptability.
 Methods For this, SPSS 25.0 was used to verify the statistical significance between pre-average score and post-average score of career motivation, career preparation behaviors, career adaptation for 40 early childhood department students who took the K-project course at A university in Chungcheong-do. The tendency (M, SD) and normality (skewness, kurtosis) of study variables were analyzed, and reliability was presented as Cronbach's alpha. As this study was analyzed by verifying the difference between the pre-average score and the post-average score, it was confirmed in the 95% confidence interval by the corresponding sample T-test, which is a paired sample verification.
 Results These are the main findings. First, as the result of analyzing the descriptive statistics for each measurement variables, it satisfied the normality, and the post-average score had improved, compared to the pre-average score. Second, the effects of early childhood education department K-project subjects using flipped learning on career motivation, career preparation behaviors, and career adaptability were found to be statistically significant. In other words, considering that the post-average score had improved statistically significantly compared to the pre-average score, it can be interpreted that the effectiveness of this subject has been verified.
 Conclusions As the results of this study, it is meaningful in that it confirms the importance of the K-project subject for pre-service early childhood teachers and provides basic data for refluxing the curriculum of this subject. Based on these research results, I would like to suggest specific ways for pre-service early childhood teachers to explore, plan, and practice their careers through the K-project curriculum.

커리어 동기가 커리어 크래프팅을 매개로 하여 지각된 고용가능성에 미치는 영향

Purpose: Convergence of the 4th industrial revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic introduced shifts and hurdles in the roles of employees within the hospitality sector. This research empirically explores the connections among career motivation, career crafting (CC), and the perceived employability (PE) of hospitality students amid challenging employment conditions. Research design, data, and methodology: This study analyzes a sample of 231 hospitality students, and hypotheses are analyzed with structural equation modeling using IBM’s SPSS Amos 20.0. Career motivation includes three sub-variables of career identity (CID), career insight (CIN), and career resilience (CRE), and the effects of each variable are examined. Results: There is a positive relationship between the CID, CIN, and CRE, and CC career motivation components, but not all components had a direct impact on PE. Furthermore, CC directly impacted PE positively, and fully mediated the relationships between PE and the CID, CIN, and CRE career motivation components. Conclusions: T he i mplications f rom t he f indings a re p resented f or u niversities w ith hospitality departments. Discussed is how to foster hospitality students’ career motivation and CC through adaptation to change in the hospitality business.

The influence of human capital and proactive personality on career success with career motivation as mediation and career management support as moderation in private lecturers

This quantitative study investigates the complex relationship between proactive personality, human resources and career success, which is mediated by career motivation and added moderating variables by career management support to the relationship between career motivation and career success among lecturers in Indonesia. This research is an explanatory quantitative research that examines and analyses the influence of variables in the research hypothesis using the basis of career construction theory (CCT). The sample is 400 private lecturers LLDIKTI 1 – LLDIKTI 16, Indonesia. The survey method is used to collect sample data and uses the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis technique with PLS software. This research confirms the suitability of the test instrument and model, accepting the eight hypotheses, with the influence of human capital being more dominant than proactive personality and career motivation. Career support management acts as a moderator variable which shows that management support increases individual career success. The implication is that universities must pay attention to human resources and proactive personalities to increase career success supported by career management. The success of a lecturer's career supports the success of the university.

The Use of Digital Technologies in Professional Training of Primary School Teachers

The growing significance of digital technologies in society creates a need to train teachers who can use these technologies in the educational process and prepare students for life in the digital world. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of digital technologies used in professional training of primary school teachers on increasing their professional competence level. The adapted versions of Ferrell & Daniel’s test for Measuring Teacher Career Motivations, the Orshanski’s orientation of future teachers towards humanistic and professional value were used to diagnose the state of development of professional competence. The level of the development of the subject-subjective model of pedagogical communication (modified test based on Sternberg & Williams, Alexander & Winne) and the level of projective skills in primary school teachers were also diagnosed. The students’ performance was assessed based on the results of the examinations. Chi-squared test (χ2) was used for statistical confirmation of the conducted research. Positive dynamics were found in both groups after the formative stage of the experiment. However, the experimental group was noted for greater quantitative and qualitative improvement for the selected criteria. The largest changes were observed for the operational criterion with a difference of 15.40% (against 7.90% in the control group). The cognitive criterion showed the smallest increase: 8.5% in the experimental group compared to 3.4% in the control group. The high general mean showed a difference of 11.22% for the experimental group and 5.1% for the control group. It is also important to note a greater increase in the average indicator at the general level in the experimental group of 52.04% compared to 40.82% in the control group. The differences in the distributions of the control and experimental groups according to the levels of each criterion are statistically reliable and testify to the effectiveness of using digital technologies for the development of professional competence of future primary school teachers. The areas for further research include the analysis of the impact of digital technologies on the development of information literacy skills and critical thinking.

Medical students’ perceptions of prosocial behaviors: a grounded theory study in China

IntroductionProsocial behavior has been shown to be protective against burnout. Yet, we know little about prosocial behavior in medical students. We wanted to know what are chinese medical students' understanding of prosocial behavior and which factors influence their participation in it?MethodsWe undertook a grounded theory study, following Corbin & Strauss. We used convenience sampling and conducted semi-structured individual interviews. We analyzed data using open, axial, and selective coding techniques. Next, we grouped data into concepts. We noticed these concepts aligned with three existing social theories, so we developed our theory in concert with these: the Theory of Planned Behavior, Self-Determination Theory, and Social Support Theory.ResultsTwenty-eight medical students participated in this study. Medical students hold especial views on the roles of medical physicians, and most of these views align with students' core values, including the value of prosocial behavior. Students are intrinsically motivated to engage in prosocial behaviors that align with their core values. Personal values, personality traits, perceived self-competence, career motivation, environmental factors, and family influences are the core factors influencing medically positive prosocial behavior.ConclusionsThis study supports a focus on prosocial behavior instead of altruistic behavior in medical education. We anticipate that promoting prosocial behavior through medical curricula will reduce moral distress and burnout among medical students.

The role of pre-service physical education teachers in physical education – A bibliometric and systematic review

Pre-service physical education teachers (PSPTs) have long been an important area of specific development in physical education and have become a significant force in the field of physical education and research over the past two decades. However, exploratory research on pre-service teachers remains relatively scarce, and lack a comprehensive scientific exploration of the scope of their role. Therefore, this study provides a comprehensive overview of pre-service physical education teacher education (PETE) from both a broad and specific perspective. Specifically, it includes the current state of PETE, the most influential authors, countries, journals, and literature, as well as specific research topics and future directions within PETE. Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a total of 340 articles were included, with 84 of them being empirical studies. The findings reveal that teacher training, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, educational attitudes and beliefs, educational quality, educational methods and technology, career motivation, teaching models and strategies, and teacher assessment and reflection are major research themes. Visual analysis of the application of pre-service physical education teacher research highlights teacher training, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, as well as instructional technology, as key areas of future focus. These insights contribute to the reasonable application of bibliometrics in the field of pre-service physical education teacher research.

What motivates students to pursue a career in gerontological nursing? The cultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of the CMGN questionnaire

BackgroundCareer motivation toward gerontological nursing (CMGN) has been studied by various authors. It is essential to identify the influencing factors and guarantee that undergraduate nursing degrees provide adequate social and healthcare responses to the current demand for gerontological care. Objective: In the absence of a validated instrument to measure students' career motivation in geriatric nursing in our sociocultural context, this study aimed to adapt and validate the original questionnaire Chinese CMGN. Methods: Cross-sectional data from 316 nursing students were collected in May 2021. The cultural and linguistic adaptation process was conducted in accordance with the recommendations of Ramada-Rodilla and Beaton. A committee of experts was established to assess content validity. The CMGN questionnaire consists of 20 items divided into 2 subscales: “Expectancy” (6 items) and “Values” (14 items). To determine the psychometric properties, the following analyses were carried out: content validity (Aiken's V coefficient and Pearson's coefficient of variation), internal consistency (Cronbach's α) and construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis and convergent and divergent validity). To verify the model once the parameters were estimated, we calculated the goodness-of-fit between the model and the data. Data analyses were performed using SPSS for Windows (IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0) and Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS 27.0). ResultsA total of 316 nursing students were surveyed, of which 91.1% were women and the mean age was 21.61 ± 5.45 years (range: 18–56). The results indicate that the psychometric properties of the questionnaire were adequate in terms of content and construct validity. The internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha for both subscales was greater than 0.8. The AMOS results revealed that the final model fit statistics of CMIN/df (2.204), GFI (0.922), CFI (0.948) and RMSEA (0.062) indicated a satisfactory model fit. Finally, an original second-order model was obtained, resulting in the Spanish version of the CMGN (SV-CMGN) instrument. Conclusions: We developed a valid SV-CMGN questionnaire that is socially and culturally adapted to the Spanish context and is capable of measuring the motivation of nursing students toward a career in gerontological nursing, from the newest to the most experienced. This new version opens up the possibility of studying the phenomenon of motivation in other Spanish-speaking countries. Keywords: Gerontological nursing; Motivation; Students, nursing; Validation study; Surveys and questionnaires.

PENGARUH GENDER, PENGHARGAAN FINANSIAL, PERTIMBANGAN PASAR KERJA, MOTIVASI KARIR, PENGAKUAN PROFESIONAL, LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN PERSONALITAS TERHADAP MINAT MAHASISWA AKUNTANSI UNTUK BERKARIER MENJADI AKUNTAN PUBLIK (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa Akuntansi Universitas Muara Bungo)

This research aims to determine the influence of gender, financial rewards, job market considerations, career motivation, professional recognition, work environment and personality on accounting students' interest in becoming public accountants partially or simultaneously. The type of research used in this research is quantitative descriptive. The data used in this research are primary data and secondary data. The population in this study were students from the 2014-2016 Accounting Department at Muara Bungo University. The sample in this study was selected according to the criteria (purposive sampling) so that a sample of 96 people was obtained. The results of the research show that the partial test of the gender variable (X1) obtained a value of tcount (3.753) > ttable (1.985) and a value of sig (0.000) < (0.005), so that H0 was rejected and the 1 Ha hypothesis was accepted, the value of the financial reward variable (X2) was obtained. tcount (3.067) > ttable (1.985) and sig value (0.000) < (0.005), so that H0 is rejected and the 2 Ha hypothesis is accepted. The labor market consideration variable (X3) obtained a tcount value (-1.741) < ttable (1.985) and a sig value (0.085) > (0.005), so that H0 was accepted and the 3 Ha hypothesis was rejected. The career motivation variable (X4) obtained a tcount value (1.936) < ttable (1.985) and a sig value (0.056) > (0.005), so that H0 was accepted and the 4 Ha hypothesis was rejected. The professional recognition variable (X5) obtained a tcount value (1.840) < ttable (1.985) and a sig value (0.069) > (0.005), so that H0 was accepted and the 5 Ha hypothesis was rejected. The work environment variable (X6) tcount value (-5.865) > ttable (1.985) and sig value (0.000) < (0.005), so that H0 is rejected and the 2 Ha hypothesis is accepted. The personality variable (X7) obtained a value of tcount (9.705) > ttable (1.985) and a sig value (0.000) < (0.005), so that H0 was rejected and the 7 Ha hypothesis was accepted. This means that, partially, the variables Gender, Financial Rewards, Work Environment and Personality have a significant effect on Accounting Students' interest in pursuing a career as a public accountant (Y). Based on the results of the simultaneous test, the Fcount value is 17,340, which is greater than the Ftable of 2,200. So H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. So it can be concluded that the variables Gender, Financial Rewards, Job Market Considerations, Career Motivation, Professional Recognition, Work Environment and Personality simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on the level of interest of Accounting Students in pursuing a career as a Public Accountant. Based on the coefficient of determination test, the R Square value is obtained at of 0.580 or 58%.

Analisis Motivasi Karir, Pengembangan Kompetensi, dan Penghargaan Finansial Terhadap Persepsi Minat Sertifikasi profesi Akuntansi (Studi Kasus Mahasiswa Akuntansi UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur)

This study aims to examine and prove the effect of career motivation, competency development, andfinancial rewards on the perception of interest in accounting profession certification at UPN "Veteran" East Java. This study uses a quantitative approach. The population as well as the sample in this study were all accounting students at UPN "Veteran" East Java class of 2019-2022, namely 1190 and the number of samples used was 92 respondents. The type of data used in this study is primary data derived from respondents' answers obtained from filling out questionnaires that have been distributed to all accounting students at UPN "Veteran" East Java. The data analysis techniqueused in this study uses Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of the study show that Competency Development has no effect on Interest in Accounting Professional Certification. While Career Motivation and Financial Rewards have an effect on Interest in Accounting Professional Certification.

Academic Motivation and Career Decidedness of STEM and HASS Students during Higher Education

The present paper justifies the design of the research, which centers on examining the intricate relationship between students' academic motivation and career decidedness within the context of Portuguese higher education. The study is underpinned by an extensive review of literature from the last seven years, delving into students' career motivation, and unveils a promising path for investigation. Grounded in the conceptual framework of Self-Determination Theory, as proposed by Deci and Ryan in 1985, intrinsic motivation, often synonymous with autonomy, is considered the keystone of individual self-regulation and behavioral performance, and exhibits positive correlations with academic motivation and career decidedness. Therefore, a thorough analysis of the interplay between the various types of academic motivation and career decidedness among higher education students becomes imperative. This exploration encompasses multiple factors, including gender, age, field of study (STEM, humanitarian, arts, and social sciences), and educational level. To conduct this investigation, a quantitative methodology is employed, utilizing questionnaires to assess participants' academic motivation types and levels of career decidedness. The research results bear significant potential for practical implications aimed at enhancing academic practices within higher education institutions, ultimately contributing to a positive impact on students' career decidedness and related outcomes.

Beyond STEM attrition: changing career plans within STEM fields in college is associated with lower motivation, certainty, and satisfaction about one’s career

BackgroundResearch and policy often focus on reducing attrition from educational trajectories leading to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), but many students change career plans within STEM. This study examined how changing career plans within STEM fields was associated with psychological indicators of career readiness. We conducted a large online survey of undergraduate students (N = 1,727) across 42 courses covering every major STEM discipline at a large U.S. research-intensive public university. Students reported about their career plans, whether plans had changed, motivation for those career plans, and satisfaction with and certainty of persisting with those plans. A trained team of coders classified whether students reported having STEM career plans at the time of the survey and at the beginning of college.ResultsStudents who said they had changed career plans within STEM fields during college also reported lower motivation for their new career plans, satisfaction with those plans, and certainty of persisting in them, compared to students who retained consistent STEM career plans. With few exceptions, these associations held across students’ gender, race, year in school, and STEM field of study. Within-STEM career plan changes were very common, reported by 55% of fourth-year STEM students. Women reported changing career plans within STEM fields more often than men.ImplicationsResults suggest that changing career plans within STEM is an important phenomenon to consider in preparing a qualified and diverse STEM workforce. Students who change career plans within STEM fields may need additional supports for their career motivation and satisfaction compared to students who do not change plans.

A Survey Study of Motivators for Pediatric Hospitalists to Work in the Community.

The loss of pediatric beds in the community has contributed to decreased access to pediatric inpatient and emergency services. Community pediatric hospitalist programs could reduce the overhead of inpatient care, promoting the financial feasibility of caring for hospitalized children closer to home. This study aims to determine which career motivators are the most important for pediatric hospitalists to begin working in, remain in, and leave the community setting. A survey was sent to a convenience sample of 269 community hospitalists from 31 different sites. Sites were invited if the program director was known to the authors. Responses were evaluated and χ-square or Fisher's exact test were used to compare the differences. One hundred twenty six community pediatric hospitalists completed the survey (response rate 49.1%). The 3 most important motivators for pediatric hospitalists to begin working in the community were work-life integration (80%), geographic location (75%), and flexible hours (71%). Pediatric hospitalists who planned to leave the community setting were more likely to cite mentoring and teaching opportunities (76% vs 32%, P = .0002), opportunities for research and quality improvement (29% vs 10%, P = .021), and paid time for nonclinical interests (52% vs 26%, P = .02) as very important. This study demonstrates key motivators for pediatric hospitalists to work in the community and elucidates motivators for transitioning to larger pediatric centers. This knowledge may be used to guide community pediatric hospital medicine recruitment and program development that could lead to improved retention.

The Influence of Motivation, Perception, and Internship Experience on the Interest of Accounting Students in Pursuing Tax Brevet Certification (A Study on Undergraduate Accounting Students of Universitas Brawijaya)

The existing gap between the benefits and the low intention of accounting students to pursue tax brevet certification underlies the motivation for this research. This study examines the impact of career motivation, economic motivation, quality motivation, student perception, and internship experience on the intention of accounting students to pursue tax brevet certification. Employing a quantitative method with primary data, the research focuses on undergraduate accounting students at Universitas Brawijaya who have undergone at least one internship. The data from 110 respondents were collected using purposive sampling and analyzed through multiple linear regression using SPSS software. The results reveal that economic motivation and internship experience significantly influence accounting students' intention to pursue tax brevet certification. However, career motivation, quality motivation, and perception do not exhibit a significant impact on accounting students' intention to pursue tax brevet certification. These findings are expected to guide stakeholders in Higher Education in supporting internship programs and tax brevet certification, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of students' skills.

Human capital management – values, competencies, and motivation – concerning Industry 4.0

The article aims to determine the current situation in economic subjects (ESs), what values and competencies are for managers and executives, and what motivational factors are essential for financial entities in the era of Industry 4.0. The article used standard scientific methods, such as analysis, synthesis, induction, and deduction, but also methods, such as content analysis of professional and scientific literature, comparison, modelling, and basic statistical methods, which verified the dependencies between the selected elements. The article processes data from a questionnaire survey conducted in 2020 (905 respondents) and 2021 (561 respondents). The respondents who filled out the questionnaire survey were managers or owners of ESs, which are based in Slovakia and are classified as micro, small, medium, or large enterprises. We found in the study that there is a dependence between the employment orientation of managers and the use of career motivation factors, as well as between the passion for work and the creativity of employees, and between the technological and IT skills of managers and executive employees. It is surprising that ES in Slovakia consider soft skills more important than technological ones despite the pressure to support and develop people’s digital skills.

Nurses' career choice and satisfaction with mental health transition-to-practice programs: A cross sectional study.

INTRODUCTION: Globally, there are consistent issues recruiting staff into the mental health nursing workforce. In Australia, recent efforts to expand the workforce include recruitment of a wider range of nurses in addition to new graduates into mental health transition-to-practice programs. Understanding the career motivations of nurses entering the field is an important element of recruitment and retention. To describe nurses' satisfaction with their mental health transition program and identify factors influencing their choice of mental health as a career. An online cross-sectional survey with questions on program satisfaction and career choice was responded to by n = 55 enrolled and registered nurses in a mental health transition program. Nurses reported overall high satisfaction with their program and identified increased time release for professional development and being supernumerary as necessary to support role development. Almost 25% of nurses reported personal experience of mental illness as an influence in choosing a mental health career. Mental health transition programs are important in recruitment and retention and need to be tailored to the needs of a wide range of nurses and include support for staff wellbeing. Tailored transition programs can help strengthen role clarity, and support staff retention.

Measuring translators’ quality of working life and their career motivation

Abstract This article discusses the conceptual and methodological aspects of the Translator WRQoL (Work-related Quality of Life) survey and provides some preliminary results and observations based on the first pilot study. The survey is being developed to measure translators’ work satisfaction and motivation in the context of job digitalisation and automation. Literature suggests that translators’ work satisfaction and their career motivation have been adversely affected. The survey being developed in this study intends to quantitatively measure the causes of the adverse effects using psychometric-strong scales. The ultimate goal is to administer the Translator WRQoL survey on a large scale, and using SEM (Structural Equation Modelling), to identify the causal relationships between the constructs measured by the scale and to determine what kind of translators (regarding worker profiles and attitudes to technology and other factors) have high/low levels of work-related quality of life and are more/less willing to stay in the profession.

Pengaruh Self Efficacy, Pengetahuan Pajak dan Motivasi Karir Terhadap Minat Mahasiswa untuk Berkarir di Bidang Pajak

The aim of this research is to test and analyze the influence of self-efficacy, tax knowledge and career motivation on students' interest in pursuing a career in the tax field. This research method uses quantitative research methods, with the type and source of data, namely primary data obtained from the results of questionnaires. The population and sample for this research are accounting students from the Class of 2020, 2021 and 2022 who are taking a concentration in taxation and students who have taken taxation courses. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling and produced 100 samples of processed data that met the criteria. The analytical method used is classical assumption testing, regression testing, hypothesis testing. The results of this research show that self-efficacy has no influence on students' interest in pursuing a career in tax, tax knowledge influences students' interest in pursuing a career in tax and career motivation influences students' interest in pursuing a career in tax.