ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Uncovering a suppressor effect in the relationship between psychological capital and employment expectations: a chain mediation model among vocational undergraduates.
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- Will participating in entrepreneurship competitions enhance college students' employability? - evidence from Sichuan Province, China.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- How do career expectations and job preparation affect youth job satisfaction? An empirical analysis based on underdeveloped regions in China.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Association between perceived school climate and employment anxiety among medical undergraduates: the mediating role of intentional self-regulation and the moderating role of perceived employability.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- The influence of parental social support on academic burnout among vocational undergraduate students in Shandong Province, China.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between psychological capital and employment expectations among vocational undergraduate students, with a particular focus on the mediating roles of educational flow experience and active coping style. Methods: Data were collected through a questionnaire survey administered to 693 vocational undergraduate students at a university in Guangdong Province, China. The instruments used included the Positive Psychological Capital Scale (PPS), Career Expectation Scale (CES), Educational Flow Scale (EduFlow-2), and Coping Style Scale (CSS). Results: (1) Psychological capital was found to exert a significant positive influence on employment expectations, educational flow experience, and active coping style. (2) Both educational flow experience and active coping style played significant mediating roles in a chain mediation model. Furthermore, a suppressor effect was identified in the mediation process. Conclusion: This study confirms the significant influence of psychological capital on employment expectations and elucidates its underlying mechanisms. It highlights the critical roles of educational flow and active coping in shaping students' employment outlook, offering practical insights for enhancing employment outcomes among vocational undergraduates.
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