Exploring Self-perceived Employability and Its Determinants Among International Students in the United States

Niu, Yuanlu; Xu, Xu; Zhu, Yidan; Hunter-Johnson, Yvonne

doi:10.32674/jcihe.v14i1.3027

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“…Different studies have tried to confirm the model fit of the original SPE scale with one factor loading in a variety of contexts, including studies from Iran, Australia, USA, Italy, Taiwan, South Africa and Poland (Cheung et al, 2018;di Fabio, 2014;Engelberg and Limbach-Reich, 2012;Maiolo et al, 2013;Praskova et al, 2015;R€ aty et al, 2018;Udayar et al, 2018;Villarreal, 2017). They have also satisfactorily tested the SPE scale with two-factor loadings on internal and external employability (Dra zi c et al, 2018;Goodman and Tredway, 2016;Huang, 2015;Kasler et al, 2017;Niu et al, 2022;Vargas et al, 2018).…”

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Validation of measurement scales for undergraduate students' self-perceived employability and university commitment in the United Arab Emirates

Shomotova,

Ibrahim

2023

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to validate the psychometric properties of the Self-Perceived Employability Scale in the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE-SPE) and to verify the model fit of the UAE-SPE and University Commitment Scale (UC) (Rothwell et al., 2008) for undergraduate students.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey study was carried out to collect the data using a web-based survey tool (Qualtrics) at a public university in the UAE. The sample was 646 undergraduate students.FindingsAs a result of the factor analysis, the study validated three factors of SPE for undergraduate students in the UAE that explain their perceptions of their university reputation, their field of study, the state of the UAE labour market and confidence in their skills. Confirmatory factor analysis verified good model fit indices of UAE-SPE and the UC scale. In addition, the study found a statistically significant positive relationship between the UC scale and the three factors of UAE-SPE.Originality/valueCurrently, there is a scarcity of published research on self-perceived employability amongst undergraduate students in higher education institutions in the UAE and the Arab region. This article not only contributes to research on this topic but also validates two scales, allowing cross-cultural comparisons of SPE and UC of undergraduate students in the Arab region and worldwide.

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“…, 2018; Goodman and Tredway, 2016; Huang, 2015; Kasler et al. , 2017; Niu et al. , 2022; Vargas et al.…”

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Validation of measurement scales for undergraduate students' self-perceived employability and university commitment in the United Arab Emirates

Shomotova,

Ibrahim

2023

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“…Rothwell et al (2008) defined SPE as an individual's perceived ability to achieve sustainable employment in line with their professional qualifications, or their perception or belief about how easy it will be to find a new job. Students with a high level of SPE are typically able to create strategies for dealing with real-world situations (Niu et al, 2022), such as the complex situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Improving students' SPE during the pandemic required individuals to self-manage their own careers and take responsibility for their own employability by relying on key factors such as proactivity, adaptability and entrepreneurial thinking and behavior (Capone et al, 2021).…”

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Self-perceived employability of undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of traits, knowledge sharing and trust

Nguyen,

Luu

et al. 2023

JARHE

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PurposeThis study aims to explore the impact of personality traits on self-perceived employability (SPE) and test if the associations are mediated by knowledge sharing (KS) through online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the moderation effect of trust in the relationship between KS and SPE was examined.Design/methodology/approachBased on Big Five Personality Trait Model and KS model, the authors proposed and tested the research framework with 341 samples collected from university students who experienced online learning during the social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The measurement model was assessed to confirm the validity and reliability of the structure, then hypothesis testing was performed with the partial least square-structural equational model (PLS-SEM).FindingsThe results showed that extraversion and agreeableness positively affected SPE through KS. Moreover, trust played a moderating role on the effect of KS on SPE.Practical implicationsBased on the research findings, the authors suggest that academic institutions, especially universities, should provide opportunities for students to explore their personality traits. Second, the university should organize specific activities that promote knowledge sharing among students. Third, the university should encourage the creation of platforms aimed at sharing knowledge in a reliable way that increases trust in responsiveness.Originality/valueThe present study contributes to the literature on SPE by presenting immediate empirical evidence on the relationship between personality traits and SPE, along with mediating and moderating effects. These findings provide meaningful implications for higher education institutions that implement online learning during challenging circumstances.

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“…Desrochers and Dahir (2000) and Sicherman and Galor (1990) stressed that career ambitions favorably affect individuals' future goals. Niu et al (2022) investigated students' self-perceived employability, ambition, and university commitment in human resource development (HRD) programs in the United States. Their findings revealed that self-perceived employability was positively correlated with ambition and university commitment.…”

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Repatriates’ Job Dimensions, Career Ambition, Career Expectation, and Work Adjustment in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

Aljofan

Ali

2022

Administrative Sciences

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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have seen a significant increase in the number of expatriated students since 2005; despite the high rates, adequate examinations of the lived experiences of students repatriating to the region are lacking. This study aimed to examine the job role determinants of work adjustment among repatriated students in the GCC. It examined the mediating effects of career ambition and the moderating effect of career expectation on repatriates’ work adjustment. Data from 317 employed repatriates were gathered through an online survey. SPSS and Smart PLS 3.0 were used to analyze the data. Findings showed that repatriates’ job roles are positively correlated with their work adjustment, except for role discretion. Career ambition and career expectation have positively impacted repatriates’ work adjustment. However, repatriates’ lived experiences from the GCC area have not been empirically documented, particularly from those adjusting to work conditions. Little is known about the influences of career ambition and career expectations on repatriates’ work adjustment, how individuals experience their job roles, and what effect those roles have on work adjustment outcomes. This research offered an in-depth understanding of the influence of job roles on repatriates in the GCC, which can be utilized by repatriates and organizations to ensure better adjustment.

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Exploring Self-perceived Employability and Its Determinants Among International Students in the United States

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Validation of measurement scales for undergraduate students' self-perceived employability and university commitment in the United Arab Emirates

Validation of measurement scales for undergraduate students' self-perceived employability and university commitment in the United Arab Emirates

Self-perceived employability of undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of traits, knowledge sharing and trust

Repatriates’ Job Dimensions, Career Ambition, Career Expectation, and Work Adjustment in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

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