Psychology: Techniques and Application

Psychology: Techniques and Application ›› 2023, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (5): 291-300.

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Effect of Ego-identity on Meaning in Life of High School Students: Positive Psychological Capital and Career Adaptability as Chain Mediator 

  

  • Online:2023-05-01 Published:2023-05-05

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To explore the effect of ego-identity on meaning in life as well as the chain mediating effect of positive psychological capital and career adaptability in high school students, 810 high school students were investigated with ego-identity scale, positive psycap questionnaire, career adaptability scale and meaning in life questionnaire. The results showed that ego-identity positively predicted meaning in life. Psychological capital and career adaptability, both independently and serially, mediated the association between ego-identity and meaning in life. These results showed that ego-identity has a certain enhancing effect on meaning in life of high school students, and this effect is formed by improving positive psychological capital and career adaptability.

Key words: ego-identity, positive psychological capital, career adaptability, meaning in life, high school students

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  • B844
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