Development and Growth of College Students' Career Planning Awareness under the Context of Flexible Employment: An Analysis of Career Maturity, Decision-Making, and Exploration Behaviors

Wangting Shi; Jiadan Lin; Yuxin He; Zhen Gao; Baiyan Du; Yuege Lai

doi:10.70088/ey61c010

Authors

Wangting Shi College of Teacher Education, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324003, China Author
Jiadan Lin College of Teacher Education, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324003, China Author
Yuxin He College of Teacher Education, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324003, China Author
Zhen Gao College of Teacher Education, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324003, China Author
Baiyan Du College of Teacher Education, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324003, China Author
Yuege Lai College of Teacher Education, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324003, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/ey61c010

Keywords:

flexible employment, career maturity, career decision-making, career exploration behavior

Abstract

In the context of a rapidly growing number of university graduates, traditional employment opportunities have become more saturated, leading many students to explore flexible employment options. However, a lack of career planning awareness may hinder students from engaging successfully in flexible employment. This study examines the career planning awareness of 200 university students through three aspects: career maturity, career decision-making, and exploration behavior. The findings show that students demonstrate moderate levels of career maturity and decision-making, while their career exploration remains at a relatively low level. Gender does not have a significant impact on career maturity, decision-making, or exploration behavior, although factors such as academic year, major, and household registration location do have a notable influence on these dimensions. Based on these results, the study suggests specific strategies to strengthen career planning awareness among students and improve their chances of succeeding in flexible employment.

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