A Causal Structure Analysis of Ego Identity and Occupational Cognition of Junior College Students in the Early Childhood Care and Education Course

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  • 保育者養成校に通う学生のアイデンティティと職業認知の構造
  • ホイクシャ ヨウセイコウ ニ カヨウ ガクセイ ノ アイデンティティ ト ショクギョウ ニンチ ノ コウゾウ

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The purpose of this study was to identify the causal relations between ego identity and occupational cognitions, by use of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). It utilized a Multidimensional Ego Identity Scale (MEIS ; Tani, 2001) from the viewpoint of trait theory. A questionnaire was administered to 1, 083 junior college students immediately before graduation from a program in early childhood care and education. The results of SEM suggested that (1) sense of identity increased students' understanding of childcare work, and feeling of fitness to work in childcare ; (2) feeling of fitness increased anticipation of enhanced feelings of satisfaction, interest, and commitment with regard to childcare work ; and (3) interest increased commitment and intention to continue with childcare. The discussion focused on a psychosocial viewpoint, and the results suggested topics for future research.

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