ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Social media use and job choices: the mediating roles of work values and self-efficacy.
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- The dual impact of peer mentor programs on career maturity and career decision-making self-efficacy of nursing students during the transition period: a mixed-methods study.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- The role of social media in career choices of first-year dental students: a cross-sectional study on digital homogeneity.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- The impact of mobile internet usage patterns on employment intentions of medical students: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2026Article
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Abstract
This study examines the association between social media use and college students' employment choices, focusing on the roles of work values and self-efficacy as mediating factors. A survey of 254 college students in Anhui Province showed that social media users tended to have more flexible and diverse employment options than non-users. Regression analyses demonstrated a positive association between social media use and employment decisions, with work values and self-efficacy identified as mediating factors in this relationship. Notably, self-efficacy was found to enhance the association between work values and students' employment choices. These findings suggest that fostering students' self-efficacy enhances the positive impact of work values, emphasizing the need for career guidance to encourage appropriate use of social media while avoiding over-reliance. This study provides valuable insights into promoting full employment among college students by considering the role of social media in shaping their career decisions.
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