The Impact of Psychological Capital on College Students' Employment
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Psychological Capital, College Students, EmploymentAbstract
Against the backdrop of expanding college graduate enrollment and fierce employment competition in China, psychological capital has become a key variable affecting college students’ employment outcomes. This study explores its influence mechanism via theoretical analysis and empirical review. Based on Psychological Capital Theory and the Iceberg Model, it clarifies psychological capital’s connotation (self-efficacy, optimism, hope, resilience) and its link to employment. A review of domestic and foreign studies confirms that psychological capital directly boosts career intentions, employment quality and employability. It also shows stronger “empowerment effects” on vulnerable groups, with internship experience and career guidance moderating its impact on employability. Findings enrich employment research from positive psychology and provide references for cultivating psychological capital.
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