The Influence of College Students' Career Values on Their Self -Development Ability in the Era of Digital Intelligence: The Mediating Role of Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy

Abstract

In Hunan Province, where socioeconomic dynamics and educational systems are important, self-development ability (SDA), career values (CV), and professional decision-making self-efficacy must be examined. For academic institutions and governments, understanding how students transfer from academia to the workforce is crucial. The aim of this research is to examine the influence of college students’ career values (CV) on the self-development ability (SDA) of university students in Hunan Province, China, in the era of digital intelligence. Career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) serves as a mediating factor in the relationship between college students’ career values and self-development ability, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of how these factors interact and affect the labor-market readiness of college students. Using a standardized questionnaire, the research compiled 301 valid samples from five colleges in the province of Hunan, China. SPSS and AMOS were applied to conduct a statistical analysis of the valid data. The results indicate that college students initially exhibit significant variations in general knowledge regarding professional values, self-efficacy in making career decisions, and capacity for self-development. This study offers an exhaustive analysis of the impact of college students’ career values on self-improvement among university students in Hunan Province, China. The findings are highly relevant to academic institutions, including colleges and universities, as they explore college students' career development. Additionally, the research provides substantial theoretical insights and practical recommendations for higher education.