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Towards understanding the two way interaction effects of extraversion and openness to experience on career commitment

Authors: Ridhi Arora, Santosh Rangnekar

Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Issue 2/2016

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In this study, we examined potential two-way interaction effects of the Big Five personality traits extraversion and openness to experience on career commitment measured in terms of three components of career identity, career resilience, and career planning. Participants included 450 managers from public and private sector organizations in North India. The results indicated significant positive impacts of extraversion and openness interactions on the career resilience dimension of career commitment. Implications for practice and future research directions are also discussed.

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Title: Towards understanding the two way interaction effects of extraversion and openness to experience on career commitment
Authors: Ridhi Arora
Santosh Rangnekar
Publication date: 09-05-2015
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-015-9296-4

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