The Effect of Digital Competence and Psychological Well-Being on Career Choices through Self-Efficacy among MPLB Students

Almeida Rohma Safitri; Triesninda  Pahlevi

doi:10.55927/ajae.v5i2.16471

Authors

Almeida Rohma Safitri Surabaya State University
Triesninda Pahlevi Surabaya State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajae.v5i2.16471

Keywords:

Digital Competence, Psychological Well-Being, Self Efficacy, Career Choice, PLS-SEM

Abstract

This study analyzes the influence of digital competence and psychological well-being on career choices through self-efficacy among students in the Office Management and Business Services (MPLB) program. A quantitative explanatory approach forms the basis of this research. From a population of 148 students, the Slovin formula and proportional stratified random sampling determined a sample of 108 respondents. Data collection utilized a Likert-scale questionnaire, and analysis employed the PLS-SEM method with SmartPLS. The results indicate that digital competence and psychological well-being positively and significantly affect self-efficacy and career choice. Self-efficacy also plays a significant mediating role in these relationships, with psychological well-being emerging as the most dominant factor.

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