Network analysis of the variables involved in Career Development

• Published in: Psico usf 2021-06, Vol.26 (2), p.265-277
• Main Authors: Froelich, Tatiane Cristine, Oliveira, Manoela Ziebell de, Machado, Wagner de Lara
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adaptability; Behavior; Career advancement; Career development planning; commitment; employability; Employment; graph theory; Hypotheses; Labor market; Professional development; Professionals; PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY; vocational guidance
• ISSN: 1413-8271; 2175-3563; 2175-3563
• DOI: 10.1590/1413-82712021260206

Abstract The aim of the study was to identify the relationships between career commitment and the perception of employability, career adaptability, self-reflection and insight of professionals from the southern region of Brazil. Participants were 535 individuals who answered an online questionnaire with sociodemographic questions and scales from career commitment, employability perception, career adaptability, self-reflection and insight, to evaluate the variables of interest in the study. The data were submitted to descriptive and network analysis. The results show a moderate and positive relationship between the variables studied and highlight the centrality and strength of the variables identity, planning and confidence among the analyzed variables. It is concluded that it is essential to encourage professionals to reflect on professional choices and their responsibility with their careers, based on the promotion of self-knowledge. Also, the role of organizations in the development of People Management practices that promote autonomy and relationships of trust stands out. Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi identificar as relações entre comprometimento com a carreira e percepção de empregabilidade, adaptabilidade de carreira, autorreflexão e insight de profissionais da região Sul do Brasil. Participaram 535 indivíduos que responderam a um questionário on-line com questões sociodemográficas e escalas de comprometimento de carreira, percepção de empregabilidade, adaptabilidade de carreira, autorreflexão e insight, para avaliar as variáveis de interesse do estudo. Os dados foram submetidos a análises descritivas e de rede. Os resultados evidenciam relação moderada e positiva entre as variáveis pesquisadas e destacam a centralidade e força das variáveis Identidade, Planejamento e Confiança, entre as variáveis analisadas. Conclui-se que é fundamental estimular profissionais a refletir sobre escolhas profissionais e a sua responsabilidade com a carreira, a partir da promoção do autoconhecimento. Também, destaca-se o papel das organizações no desenvolvimento de práticas de Gestão de Pessoas que promovam autonomia e relações de confiança. Resumen El objetivo del estudio fue identificar las relaciones entre el compromiso profesional y la percepción de empleabilidad, la adaptabilidad profesional, la autorreflexión y el insight de profesionales de la región sur de Brasil. Participaron 535 individuos que respondieron un cuestionario online con preguntas sociodemográfic