The influence of career commitment on subjective career success in the context of media industry: mediating role of career resilience

Figures & data

Table 1. CFA competing models.

Model	Constructs	CMIN	df	CMIN/df	CFI	GFI	TLI	RMSEA
1	One factor	3912.853	495	7.905	0.452	0.508	0.415	0.151
2	Three factor	997.5	485	2.057	0.918	0.831	0.910	0.05

Table 2. Reliability & validity assessment.

Construct	Item loadings	CR	AVE	MSV
Career commitment		0.931	0.658	0.248
CC1R^a	0.850
CC2	0.834
CC3R^a	0.867
CC4	0.776
CC5	0.780
CC6	0.628
CC7R^a	0.860
CC8	0.169
Subjective career success		0.888	0.539	0.329
Recognition
SCR1	0.524
SCR2	0.652
SCR3	0.549
Quality work
SCQW1	0.627
SCQW2	0.670
SCQW3	0.613
Meaningful work
SCMW1	0.688
SCMW2	0.747
SCMW3	0.782
Influence
SCI1	0.652
SCI2	0.784
SCI3	0.728
Personal life
SCPL1	0.830
SCPL2	0.655
SCPL3	0.714
Growth & development
SCGD1	0.738
SCGD2	0.602
SCGD3	0.746
Authenticity
SCA1	0.620
SCA2	0.716
SCA3	0.668
Career resilience		0.843	0.547	0.272
CR1	0.860
CR2	0.652
CR3	0.605
CR4	0.857
CR5	0.652

^aReverse coded item, Source: Author’s calculation.

Table 3. Fornell and Larcker’s criterion.

Latent variables	1	2	3
Career commitment	0.811
Subjective career success	0.570***	0.740
Career resilience	0.353***	0.530***	0.740

At ***p < .001. Bold diagonal values in a Table 3 indicates discriminant validity. If the values (square roots of AVE) are greater than inter-construct correlations, it confirms that a construct is distinct from others in the model.

Table 4. Means, standard deviations and correlations.

Variables	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Age	1
Gender	−.411**	1
Education	.049	−.098	1
Job experience	.880**	−.359**	.019	1
Subjective career success	.223**	−.207**	.080	.187**	1
Career commitment	.269**	−.048	.023	.256**	.508**	1
Career resilience	.244**	−.230**	.067	.237**	.553**	.401**	1
Mean	3.46	1.56	3.30	4.69	3.83	3.72	3.76
Standard deviation	1.04	0.497	0.866	1.43	0.462	0.892	0.714

Note. N = 303, **p < .01. Bold values in Table 4 indicate statistically significant results.

Figure 1. Conceptual model.

Table 5. Direct effect: career commitment on subjective career success.

Relationship	Direct effect (β)	R^2	Confidence interval		t-statistics	p
			LLCI	ULCI
Career commitment -> subjective career success	0.441	0.341	0.314	0.549	6.812	.001
Career commitment -> career resilience	0.353		0.243	0.556	5.298	.000
Career resilience -> subjective career success	0.374		0.270	0.472	5.378	.000

Note. At 95% confidence interval, LLCI: lower limit confidence interval; ULCI: upper limit confidence interval.

Figure 2. Structural model.

Table 6. Indirect effects of career commitment on subjective career success.

Relationship	Indirect effect β	t-statistics	p
Career commitment -> career resilience -> subjective career success	0.132	6.812	.001

Table 7. Total effect in the model.

Relationship	Total effect (β)	R^2	t-statistics	p
Career commitment -> career resilience -> subjective career success	0.574	0.452	6.812	.000

Note. N = 303.

Table

Career commitment
CC1R	If I could secure an alternative job outside the media profession while maintaining the same compensation, I would likely consider taking it.
CC2	I am unequivocally determined to pursue a career in the media profession.
CC3R	If given the chance to start anew, I would opt not to choose a career in the media profession.
CC4	Even with abundant financial resources, I would likely continue working in the media profession.
CC5	I am so fond of this career that the thought of giving it up does not appeal to me.
CC6	I consider this profession to be the ideal lifelong vocation.
CC7R	Regrettably, I feel disillusioned about entering the media profession.
CC8	A substantial portion of my personal time is devoted to work itself.
Career resilience
CR1	Enhancing my proficiency at work is an ongoing process fueled by the lessons I derive from my mistakes.
CR2	Tackling challenging colleagues or situations allows me to foster personal and professional growth.
CR3	I perceive challenges as an opportunity for learning and skill development.
CR4	I actively seek solutions to manage unexpected situations that may arise.
CR5	In the face of setbacks at work, I resiliently rebound and move forward.
Subjective career success
SCR1	I receive positive feedback from my supervisors about the quality of my work.
SCR2	The organizations I am part of acknowledge my performance as commendable.
SCR3	Recognition has been granted for my contributions in my professional roles.
SCQW1	I take pride in the high-quality work I consistently produce.
SCQW2	I consistently meet the highest quality standards in my professional tasks.
SCQW3	My work is known for consistently achieving high quality.
SCMW1	I find meaning in the work I do.
SCMW2	I believe my work has made a positive difference.
SCMW3	The work I have undertaken contributes meaningfully to society.
SCI1	Decisions I have made have impacted my organization.
SCI2	The organizations I have participated in have valued my input on important issues.
SCI3	Others have considered my advice when making important decisions.
SCA1	I have been able to align my work with personal needs and preferences.
SCA2	I feel empowered to steer my own career.
SCA3	I have chosen and directed my own career path.
SCPL1	I have had the flexibility to spend quality time with my friends and family.
SCPL2	My life outside of work has been satisfying and fulfilling.
SCPL3	I have been a dedicated employee in balancing work and personal relationships.
SCGD1	I have proactively enhanced my skill sets, contributing to improved performance.
SCGD2	Keeping pace with changes in my field, I have stayed current and relevant.
SCGD3	A commitment to continuous improvement has driven the development my skill set.

Data availability statement

Data can be provided on request.