| 英文摘要 |
This study aimed to develop a conceptual framework of control within the Dual-Career Adaptability Framework, construct a corresponding scale (Career Controlling Ability Inventory, CCAI), and examine its reliability and validity. A questionnaire survey was conducted with alumni who graduated from Taiwanese public and private universities between 2016 and 2023 (corresponding to the academic years of the Republic of China [R.O.C.] calendar 105 to 112), holding bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees. The research instruments included the self-developed CCAI and other relevant scales. The development of the CCAI was primarily based on theories related to dual-career adaptability and the structure of the Planned Happenstance Career Inventory. Three experts in career counseling and guidance were invited to evaluate the content validity, forming the preliminary scale. The first pilot test collected 314 samples, whereas the second collected 300 samples for further pilot analysis, and 300 for formal reliability and validity testing. Item analyses and exploratory factor analyses were conducted using a pilot sample, and internal consistency and construct validity were assessed using a formal sample. Criterion-related and predictive validities were examined using canonical correlations and hierarchical regression analyses. The following are the results of this study: (1) The CCAI comprises 25 items across five subscales: ''Focus,'' ''Anchor,'' ''Realism,'' ''Moderation,'' and ''Stability.'' Among them, there are conceptual overlaps within two groups: ''Focus, Realism, and Moderation'' and ''Realism, Moderation, and Stability.'' Together, these subscales highlight the core of career control: conducting evaluations and analyzing them rationally and logically, and directly or indirectly helping individuals make decisions and maintain career stability in line with reality. This ability operates across situations, including exploring and anticipating the future, facing obstacles, and confronting risks. (2) The CCAI has reasonable internal quality. The overall internal consistency coefficient was .88, indicating good internal consistency. In terms of construct validity, the model fit is:χ2/df = 3.09; CFI = .77; GFI = .81; PNFI = .62; RMSEA = .08. Convergent and discriminant validity mostly met the standards. (3) The CCAI had good criterion-related validity. Positive correlations with the ''career decision state'' and ''consummate career'' (r = .52; r = .51) are identified. After controlling for background variables and covariates, it significantly positively predicts ''career decision state'' and ''consummate career'' (β= .14;β= .16). For career development ability, compromised career control, planned happenstance, grit, learning, ideal career development status, compromised career decision status, and consummate career, canonical correlation analysis indicated a coefficient of .74. Reflecting on the symmetry of dual career development abilities and the conceptual connotation of ''controlling ability,'' three possible explanations are proposed. While the dual career development abilities articulated by previous theories exhibit a complementary (dual) relationship, the current Control Scale and Planned Happenstance Scale do not yet present perfect symmetry, which may be due to three possible explanations. First, the Planned Happenstance Scale requires adjustment. Second, 'Grit and Perseverance' (Grit) is not a third career development factor outside the dual model; rather, it is a common element within it. Third, dual career development abilities present only a duality at the conceptual level, and specific measurement tools may not be suitable for development that perfectly matches a one-to-one subscale. This study provides suggestions for counselors and future researchers. |