Journal Articles

The influence of social connectedness and meaning in life on career adaptability and career self-efficacy in students with special educational needs

Title:
The influence of social connectedness and meaning in life on career adaptability and career self-efficacy in students with special educational needs
Authors:
- Yuen, Mantak The University of Hong Kong
- Chan, Ryder Tsz Hong The University of Hong Kong
Source:
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, (0), -, 2022
Publisher:
Springer
Year Published:
2022
Education Categories:
- N Students & Student Services
  - NJ Career Counselling & Placement
- E Special Education
Keywords:
Structural Equation Modeling Career Construction Theory Chinese
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
Students with special education needs (SEN) face challenges in developing career adaptability and self-efficacy. Using a sample of 355 students with SEN in Hong Kong, this study evaluated effects of social connectedness and meaning in life on career adaptability and career self-efficacy. Data were collected twice, participants completing self-report measures at baseline and 18 months later. Analysis found that meaning in life significantly and positively predicted both variables. At follow-up, social connectedness directly predicted presence of meaning, while indirectly predicting career adaptability and self-efficacy. Interventions for SEN students should seek to strengthen their social connectedness and meaning in life. Copyright © 2022 Springer.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 18730388
DOI:
- 10.1007/s10775-022-09562-y
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/1bd7d11a
Entry Date:
2023-05-08