The Effect of Satisfaction in Major and Career Search Efficacy on Career Search Behavior in Nursing Students

Moon, Inn-Oh; Lee, Gyoung-Wan

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2010;16(1):83-91.
Published online June 30, 2010.

Moon, Inn-Oh;Lee, Gyoung-Wan;

¹College of Nursing, Chonbuk National University
²Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health Science University

간호대학생의 전공만족도, 진로탐색효능감이 진로탐색행동에 미치는 영향

문인오, 이경완

¹전북대학교 간호학과
²원광보건대학 간호과

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of satisfaction in major and career search efficacy on nursing students' career search behavior. Method: Data were collected from 544 students by means of self reported questionnaires about satisfaction in major, career search efficacy and career search behavior from March 2 to April 5, 2010. Result: The average score of satisfaction in major, career search efficacy and career search behavior was 3.61, 3.37, and 2.39 respectively. There were positive correlations between satisfaction in major and career search behavior, between career search efficacy and career search behavior, and between satisfaction in major and career search efficacy. Satisfaction in major and career search efficacy were significant predictors of career search behavior. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop an effective intervention program to improve nursing student's satisfaction in major, career search efficacy and career search behavior.

Key Words: Nursing students, Career, Efficacy, Search behavior