Objectives To comprehend the career adaptation process among university students, this study chose career self-doubt, emotional intelligence, career adaptability, SCCI, life satisfaction, and career satisfaction as variables that can be incorporated into the career construction model of adaptation. It then analyzed the structural relation-ships among these variables.
 Methods For this purpose, a survey was conducted among four-year university students, and the data of 231 stu-dents were used for analysis, and the structural equation model was verified using Mplus 8.10.
 Results First, The model fit of the Career Construction Theory Model of Adaptation established in this study was found to be adequate. Second, Emotional Intelligence had a positive effect on Life Satisfaction and Career Satisfaction through Career Adaptability and SCCI. Third, Career Self-doubt has a negative effect on Career Satisfaction through Career Adaptability and SCCI. Fourth, Emotional Intelligence has a positive effect on Life Satisfaction, and Career Self-doubt has a negative effect on SCCI and Career Satisfaction.
 Conclusions Through the validation of the suitability of the variables used in this study within the context of the Career Construction Model of Adaptation, we have presented valuable empirical findings that contribute to the comprehension and intervention in the career adaptation process of university students. Additionally, we have discussed the diversification of pathways in the Career Construction Model of Adaptation by establishing relation-ships that consider the unique characteristics of the variables.