The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Effects of self-esteem and adjustment to college life on career preparation behavior of paramedic students

응급구조과 학생의 자아존중감과 대학생활적응이 진로준비행동에 미치는 영향

  • Choi, Gil-Soon (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dong Kang College University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hee (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Namseoul University)
  • 최길순 (동강대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 이창희 (남서울대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2012.10.30
  • Accepted : 2012.12.10
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose : This study was designed to examine the effects of self-esteem and adjustment to college life on career preparation behavior in 209 paramedic students attending two colleges in G Metropolitan City and provide the basic materials of career development program. Methods : Data were collected from Sep. 7 to 12, 2011 and SEI Form B made by Coopersmith, adjustment to college life by Baker and Siryk, and career preparation behavior by Kim were adopted and revised. Results : There was significant difference in self-esteem and adjustment to college life between gender, but there was no difference in career preparation behavior. Self-esteem and career preparation behavior were graders difference, but there was no in adjustment to college life. There were positive correlations between self-esteem and adjustment to college life. The most significant influence on career preparation behavior of paramedic students was academic adjustment, followed the social and emotional adjustment. Conclusion : For the effective career preparation behaviors, career guidance methods and programs that induce academic, social and emotional adjustment to be available in adjustment to college life of gender and grade.

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