The relationship between self-determination, emotional regulation ability, and career resilience among model major university students

Objectives This research was conducted to explore the relationship between Self-Determination, emotional reg-ulation ability, and career resilience among model major university students. Methods This research was conducted to explore the relationship between Self-Determination, emotional regu-lation ability, and career resilience among model major university students. The collected data were then analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 21. The data were analyzed using frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, ex-ploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency coefficient ((Cronbach's α)α), correla-tion analysis, path analysis, and bootstrapping using Hayes' (2013) PROCESS macro mediation test technique. All statistical significance was set at α=.05. Results The results are as follows: First, connectedness and competence had a positive influence on emotional regulation ability. Second, connectedness and emotional regulation ability had a positive influence on career adaptability. Third, in the mediation analysis of emotional regulation, it was confirmed that emotional regulation played a mediating role in the relationship between connectedness, competence, and career adaptability. Conclusions These findings highlight the importance of multidimensional discussions on emotional regulation management and fostering positive relationships for enhancing the flexible career development of model major university students.