A Study of Job Search Stress among University Students : Development of a Job Search Stress Scale and Influence on Mental Health

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  • KITAMI Yuina
    Graduate School of International Studies, J.F. Oberiln University
  • MOGI Toshihiko
    College of Health and Welfare, J.F. Oberiln University
  • MORI Kazuyo
    College of Health and Welfare, J.F. Oberiln University

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  • 大学生の就職活動ストレスに関する研究 : 評価尺度の作成と精神的健康に及ぼす影響
  • ダイガクセイ ノ シュウショク カツドウ ストレス ニ カンスル ケンキュウ ヒョウカ シャクド ノ サクセイ ト セイシンテキ ケンコウ ニ オヨボス エイキョウ

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Objectives: The present study had 3 main objectives 1) to examine whether the experience of job hunting influenced the state of students' mental health 2) to develop a job search stress scale, and 3) to examine the influence of job search stress on mental health in Japanese university students. Methods: The subjects were 1295 Japanese university students. From this group, 608 students with job hunting experience were given questionnaires. The results were analyzed by factor and regression analysis. The questionnaire included demographics, the state of job hunting, a 12-item General Health Questionnaire Japanese Version (Nakagawa & Daibo, 1985), and a job search stress scale developed for this study. Results: 1) Analysis by t-test revealed a significant difference in the state of mental health by the degree of job hunting experience. 2) Factor analysis of the job search stress scale produced four factors, each factor containing 4 items totaling 16 items. Each factor demonstrated acceptable internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.715 to 0.870. 3) The result of regression analysis revealed that those without an informal job offer from the company of their choice showed higher job search stress and a stronger influence of job search stress on mental health compared to those who received an informal job offer. Conclusion: These results suggest a need to provide more support for university students' mental health and to improve the quality of school life during periods of job hunting.

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