ERIC Number: EJ1359160
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1389-224X
EISSN: EISSN-1750-8622
Factors Associated with Employment Intentions of Agriculture School Students in South Korea
Kim, Kyungin; Kumar Chaudhary, Anil; Han, Areum; Ma, Sangjin; Threeton, Mark D.
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, v28 n4 p459-477 2022
Purpose: This study aims to explore the employment intentions of agriculture high school students in South Korea and to examine the factors associated with their employment intentions. Methodology: A survey was carried out among 1,750 students from six agriculture high schools. Data were analyzed using frequency analysis and binary logistic regression analysis. Results: This study reveals that students are more likely to have employment intentions if (1) they perceive their employability positively, (2) they have lower educational aspirations, (3) their parents are unemployed, and (4) they positively perceive career education in schools. Practical Implications: This study highlights the importance of career education in strengthening students' skills and employability. It also provides insights into the support students receive from schools to enhance their future employment prospects. Theoretical Implications: This study has implications pertaining to the necessity of a modified version of the social cognitive career theory (SCCT) model, which incorporates additional factors that reflect the social contexts of Korea or other countries. Originality: This study is one of the few studies examining factors associated with the employment intentions of agriculture high school students. Its findings could be a helpful resource to promote the employment of students and to address workforce challenges the agricultural industry faces.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Agricultural Education, High School Students, Intention, Employment Qualifications, Self Efficacy, Academic Aspiration, Parent Influence, Unemployment, Employment Level, Career Choice, Occupational Aspiration, Student Characteristics, Socioeconomic Status, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Student Experience, Curriculum, Instruction, Extracurricular Activities, Career Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Korea
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