(The Effect of Self-Confidence and Career Adaptability on Personal Growth Initiative)

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the self-confidence variable, which expresses the confidence that a person has in overcoming problems and difficulties and achieving his goals, and career adaptability variable, which expresses the ability to adapt to career-related situations, influences personal growth initiative, which expresses the individual's propensity for development. Design/methodology/approach – The research was carried out by general survey model, which is one of the quantitative research methods. Research data were obtained through face-to-face questionnaires with 205 university students selected by convenience sampling method. The data obtained in the study were evaluated with the Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Model (PLSSEM) analysis program SmartPLS3. Findings – According to the findings, anxiety and curiosity, which are the sub-dimensions of career adaptability, and internal self-confidence have a significant and positive effect on taking personal growth initiative, while external self-confidence, control and confidence have no positive and significant effect on taking individual development initiative. Discussion – It is understood that individuals with high internal self-confidence, curiosity and future anxiety have higher levels of taking personal growth initiative. Accordingly, efforts should be made to make individuals more self-confident and more adaptable with the needs of their careers to develop the individual growth initiative for the future and career of the person.