Li,Suijiang; Wang,Yiyan
Vol. 1, Issue 4, Pages: 24-29(2024)
Doi：https://doi.org/10.62639/sspjiess04.20240104
ISSN：3006-0702
EISSN：3006-4260
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In the current educational environment, labor education is considered an important aspect as it not only helps students understand and respect labor but also prepares them well for their future careers. However, there is a relative lack of research on how labor education affects students' psychological states, particularly self-efficacy and career satisfaction. Against this backdrop, we conducted a questionnaire survey among a part of university students in higher vocational institutions to gain insights into their attitudes towards labor education, as well as their perspectives on self-efficacy and career satisfaction. We found that students who participated in labor education scored higher in terms of self-efficacy and career satisfaction. This could be because labor education provides a practical environment where students have opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills, thereby enhancing their sense of self-efficacy. At the same time, through practical work experiences, students can better understand the demands and challenges of different professions, thus increasing their satisfaction with potential future careers. Additionally, we discovered that the effectiveness of labor education might be influenced by educational methods and environments. Specifically, students who underwent labor education in an environment that encouraged innovation and exploration generally had higher levels of self-efficacy and career satisfaction. This suggests that to enhance the effectiveness of labor education, we need to create a positive educational environment that encourages students to innovate and explore.
KeywordLabor education;Self-Efficacy;Job satisfaction