2023 Volume 19 Pages 69-76
The purpose of this study is to note a development assignment for first year university students and reveal any related factors between communication skills and variables in Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy（CDMSE）using Covariance Structure Analysis. A survey was conducted involving 726 first year university students. All agreed to cooperate while enrolled in the career education class during the first semester of fiscal year 2022. Their average age was 18.3 years old（SD＝0.98）. Researchers used communication skills with a psychological scale that included self-esteem, a willingness to learn, and CDMSE to be verified through Covariance Structure Analysis. Results showed that communication skills directly affect self-esteem and a willingness to learn, while indirectly affecting CDMSE. The fit index, which reveals how well the Covariance Structure Analysis model is adapted, showed high adaptability to fit as GFI＝0.962, AGFI＝0.932, RMSEA＝0.084, and AIC＝142.23. Additionally, it could explain the coefficient of determination for the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy of 54%. Looking at these results, it seems important to improve first year university students’ communication skills, as it is an important index to promote career development.
