Personal values and career-related preferences among young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The present study investigated personal values underlying career-related preferences among young adults deliberating on their career choice. As a fundamental component of one's identity, personal values can offer valuable insights into how individuals prioritize their career-related preferences.

Method

We employed two complementary approaches: variable-centered and person-centered, using a sample of 636 young adults (69.5% women; M_age = 21.9, SD = 2.12).

Results

Using a variable-centered approach, we identified 14 value-expressive career-related preferences, demonstrating that individuals are less willing to compromise on these preferences than on non value-expressive preferences. Using a person-centered approach, we applied latent profile analysi

SUBMITTER: Lipshits-Braziler Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11891975 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature