관광전공 학생의 성격 5요인이 직업선택행동에 미치는 영향

Effects of Big5 Personality Factors on Select a Major Career in Tourism College Student: Mediating Effect of Career Preparation Behavior

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of career preparation behavior in the 5 factors of career college students and career Select behavior. For this purpose, multiple regression analysis and mediation effect analysis were conducted based on the results of 282 questionnaires of four major departments of tourism major. First, openness to experience, extroversion, and integrity were found to influence information gathering activities and instrumental activities in the relationship between personality factors and career preparation behaviors. Second, extroversion and sincerity have an effect on the relationship between five personality factors and job select behavior. Third, mediating effect of career preparation behavior in five personality and career select behaviors showed mediating effect of extroversion, sincerity, and acceptance. Fourth, further analysis was conducted to see if there are differences in career preparation behaviors by tourism major. As a result, the foodservice science department and the tourism management department showed the highest average in the goal achievement activities, and there was a significant difference between the two departments. Finally, the theoretical and practical implications are presented based on the results of this study.