예비교사의 생애목표 프로파일에 따른 희망, 진로준비행동, 자기통제의 차이

Differences in Hope, Career Preparation Behavior, and Self-Control Based on the Life Goal Profiles of Pre-Service Teachers

This study aimed to identify the life goal profiles of pre-service teachers and examine how these profiles relate hope, career preparation behaviors, and self-control. Data were collected from 400 students enrolled in teacher education programs. The analysis identified four distinct life goal profiles among pre-service teachers: Low-Life Goals (characterized by average levels of fame and spiritual goals), High-Life Goals (marked by high levels of contribution and spiritual goals), Low-Life Goals (defined by an average level of health goals), and High-Life Goals (encompassing high levels of materialism, image, health, and growth goals). An examination of the differences in hope, career preparation behaviors, and self-control across these profiles revealed that the two high-life goal groups exhibited higher levels of hope compared to the two low-life goal groups. Regarding self-control, the Low-Life Goals group (with an average level of health goals) demonstrated higher self-control than the High-Life Goals group (with high levels of materialism, image, health, and growth goals). However, no significant differences in career preparation behaviors were observed among the profiles. These findings suggest that, while higher life goals contribute to creating hope, pursuing conflicting goals may negatively impact self-control. Based on these findings, this study discuss the importance of life goals in the development of pre-service teachers and suggests educational interventions to support their growth.