Predictors of career adaptability: Self-efficacy perception towards technology integration and attitude towards technology

Fatih Koca; Sena Kılıç

doi:10.29329/pedper.2025.113

Authors

Fatih Koca Trabzon University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3754-7283
Sena Kılıç Ordu University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5757-2152

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29329/pedper.2025.113

Keywords:

Career adaptability, self-efficacy, technology integration, attitude towards technology, technology

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine whether pre-service teachers' career adaptability is predicted by their self-efficacy perceptions towards technology integration and their attitudes towards technology. The research group consists of 421 pre-service teachers studying at various universities in the 2024-2025 academic year. The research data were obtained by using " Technology Integration Self-Efficacy Scale " adapted into Turkish by Ünal and Teker (2018), "Career Adapt-Abilities Scale Short Form " adapted into Turkish by Erdoğmuş-Zorver and Yeşilyaprak (2021), "Attitude Towards Technology Scale" developed by Aydın and Karaa (2013), and "Personal Information Form" developed by the researchers. SPSS 27.0 program was used to analyse the data and multiple linear regression analysis was performed. According to the findings, it was determined that there was a statistically significant positive relationship between self-efficacy perception towards technology integration, attitudes towards technology and career adaptability levels. Attitudes towards technology and self-efficacy perception towards technology integration were found to be significant positive predictors of career adaptability level.

References

Abbit, J. T., & Klett, M. D. (2007). Identifying influences on attitudes and self-efficacy beliefs towards technology integration among pre-service educators. Electronic Journal for the Integration of Technology in Education, 6(1), 28-42.

Albion, P. R. (1999). Self-efficacy beliefs as an indicator of teachers’ preparedness for teaching with technology. In J. Price, J. Willis, D. Willis, M. Jost, & S. Boger-Mehall et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 1999—Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1602-1608). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Al-Zaidiyeen, N. J., Mei, L. L., & Fook, F. S. (2010). Teachers' attitudes and levels of technology use in classrooms: The case of Jordan schools. International Education Studies, 3(2), 211-218. https://doi.org/10.5539/ies.v3n2p211

Ardıç, M. A. (2021). Matematik öğretmenlerinin teknolojiye yönelik tutumları ile teknolojik pedagojik alan bilgisi özgüvenlerinin ilişkisi [The relationship between mathematics teachers' attitudes towards technology and technological pedagogical content knowledge self-confidence]. National Journal of Education Academy, 5(2), 239-251. https://doi.org/10.32960/uead.949667

Ashrafzadeh, A., & Sayadian, S. (2015). University instructors’ concerns and perceptions of technology integration. Computers in Human Behavior, 49, 62-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.01.071

Aydın, F., & Karaa, F. N. (2013). Öğretmen adaylarının teknolojiye yönelik tutumları: Ölçek geliştirme çalışması [Pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward technology: scale development study]. Journal of Turkish Science Education, 10(4), 103-118.

Bandura, A. (1982). Self-efficacy mechanism in human agency. American Psychologist, 37(2), 122.

Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W.H. Freeman and Company.

Bandura, A. (2012). On the functional properties of perceived self-efficacy revisited. Journal of Management, 38(1), 9-44. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206311410606

Bandura, A., & Wood, R. (1989). Effect of perceived controllability and performance standards on self-regulation of complex decision making. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 56(5), 805-814. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.56.5.805

Berry, W. D., Feldman, S., & Stanley-Feldman, D. (1985). Multiple regression in practice. Sage Publications.

Betz, N. E., & Hackett, G. (1986). Applications of self-efficacy theory to understanding career choice behavior. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 4(3), 279-289. https://doi.org/10.1521/jscp.1986.4.3.279

Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2018). Eğitimde bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (25. baskı). Pegem Akademi.

Can, A. (2023). SPSS ile bilimsel araştırma sürecinde nicel veri analizi. Pegem Akademi.

Chatterjee, S., & Hadi, A. S. (2012). Regression analysis by example (5th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

Çakır, R., & Yıldırım, S. (2009). Bilgisayar öğretmenleri okullardaki teknoloji entegrasyonu hakkında ne düşünürler? [What do computer teachers think about the factors affecting technology integration in schools?]. Elementary Education Online, 8(3), 952-964.

Çokluk, Ö., Şekercioğlu, G., & Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2016). Sosyal bilimler için çok değişkenli istatistik: SPSS ve LISREL uygulamaları. Pegem Akademi.

Denizli, A. A., & Taçgın, Ö. (2018). Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerine yönelik tutumlar ile kariyer uyum yetenekleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi [Determining the relationship between the information and communication technologies attitudes and career adaptabilities]. The Journal of Academic Social Science, (80), 422-435. https://doi.org/10.16992/ASOS.14222

Dikmen, C. H., & Demirer, V. (2016). Öğretmenlerin teknoloji entegrasyonuna yönelik davranışlarını etkileyen değişkenlerin incelenmesi [Investigation of the variables affecting teachers' behaviors towards technology integration]. Inonu University Journal of the Faculty of Education, 17(3), 153-167. https://doi.org/10.17679/inuefd.17334476

Earle, R. S. (2002). The integration of instructional technology into public education: Promises and challenges. Educational Technology, 42(1), 5-13.

Erdemir, N., Bakırcı, H., & Eyduran, E. (2009). Determining of student teachers’ self-confidence using technology in instruction. Journal of Turkish Science Education, 6(3), 99-108.

Erdoğmuş Zorver, C., & Yeşilyaprak, B. (2021). Kariyer uyum yetenekleri ölçeği kısa formu’nun (kuyö-kf) Türkçeye uyarlanması: Geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması [Adaptation of career adapt-abilities scale short form (caas-sf) to Turkish: validity and reliability study]. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES), 54(1), 91-116. https://doi.org/10.30964/auebfd.681622

Ertmer, P. A. (1999). Addressing first-and second-order barriers to change: Strategies for technology integration. Educational Technology Research and Development, 47(4), 47-61. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02299597

Field, A. (2013). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics: And sex and drugs and rock ‘n’ roll (4th ed.). SAGE Publications.

George, D., & Mallery, M. (2010). SPSS for windows step by step: A simple guide and reference (14th ed.). Routledge.

Gerni, G. M., & Denizli, A. A. (2021). Öz yeterliliğin kariyer uyum yeteneklerine etkisinde proaktif kişiliğin aracı rolü [Mediator role of proactive personality in regarding the effect of self-efficacy on the career adaptability]. Doğuş Üniversitesi Dergisi, 22(1), 1-19.

Griffin, D. A. (2003). Educators’ technology level of use and methods for learning technology integration [Doctoral thesis, University of North Texas]. Unıversıty Of North Texas.

Hew, K. F., & Brush, T. (2007). Integrating technology into K-12 teaching and learning: Current knowledge gaps and recommendations for future research. Educational Technology Research and Development, 55, 223-252. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-006-9022-5

İnceoğlu, M. (2010). Tutum algı iletişim (5. baskı). Beykent Üniversitesi Yayınevi.

Inan, F. A., & Lowther, D. L. (2010). Factors affecting technology integration in K-12 classrooms: A path model. Educational Technology Research and Development, 58, 137-154. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-009-9132-y

Johnston, C. S. (2018). A systematic review of the career adaptability literature and future outlook. Journal of Career Assessment, 26(1), 3-30. https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072716679921

Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç., & Cemalcılar, Z. (2014). Dünden bugüne insan ve insanlar (Sosyal psikolojiye giriş) (16. baskı). Evrim Yayınevi.

Karakuyu, Y., & Karakuyu, A. (2015). Sınıf öğretmeni adaylarının epistemolojik inançlarının ve üst-bilişlerinin teknolojiye yönelik tutumlarına katkısı [The contribution of epistemological beliefs and metacognition on preservice primary school teachers’ technological attitude]. Uşak Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi [Usak University Journal of Social Sciences], 8(4), 113-126. https://doi.org/10.12780/uusbd.91305

Karasakaloğlu, N., Saracaloğlu, A. S., & Uça, S. (2012). Türkçe öğretmenlerinin teknoloji tutumları ile bilgi teknolojilerini kullanma düzeylerinin incelenmesi. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Mersin University Journal of The Faculty of Education], 7(2), 2. https://doi.org/10.17860/efd.41456

Kaya, G., & Koçak-Usluel, Y. (2011). Öğrenme-öğretme süreçlerinde bit entegrasyonunu etkileyen faktörlere yönelik içerik analizi [Content analysis of factors affecting ICT ıntegration in teaching-learning process]. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi BUCA Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Dokuz Eylül University BUCA Faculty of Education Journal], (31), 48-67.

Kopcha, T. J. (2012). Teachers' perceptions of the barriers to technology integration and practices with technology under situated professional development. Computers & Education, 59(4), 1109-1121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2012.05.014

Köker, S. N. (2024). Bilişsel esneklik ve öz yeterlilik düzeyinin kariyer uyum yeteneği üzerindeki etkisi [The effect of cognitive flexibility and self-efficacy on career adaptability] [Yayımlanmamış yüksek lisans tezi]. Marmara Üniversitesi.

Kumi, E., Osei, H. V., Asumah, S., & Yeboah, A. (2024). The impact of technology readiness and adapting behaviours in the workplace: a mediating effect of career adaptability. Future Business Journal, 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43093-024-00355-z

Maggiori, C., Rossier, J., & Savickas, M. L. (2017). Career adapt-abilities scale–short form (CAAS-SF) construction and validation. Journal of Career Assessment, 25(2), 312-325. https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072714565856

Marcionetti, J., & Rossier, J. (2021). A longitudinal study of relations among adolescents’ self-esteem, general self-efficacy, career adaptability, and life satisfaction. Journal of Career Development, 48(4), 475-490. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894845319861691

Morris, C. G. (2013). Psikolojiyi anlamak (Psikolojiye giriş) [Understanding Psychology] (H. B. Ayvaşık & M. Sayıl, Çev. Ed.). Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.

Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). (2006). Are students ready for a technology-rich world? What PISA studies tell us. https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/are-students-ready-for-a-technology-rich-world_9789264036093-en

Perkmen, S. (2014). The role of personality and school climate on pre-service teachers’ motivation towards technology integration in education. E-journal of New World Sciences Academy-Education Sciences, 9(4), 380-393. https://doi.org/10.12739/10.12739

Sang, G., Valcke, M., van Braak, J., & Tondeur, J. (2010). Student teachers’ thinking processes and ICT integration: Predictors of prospective teaching behaviors with educational technology. Computers & Education, 54, 103-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2009.07.010

Savickas, M. L. (1997). Career adaptability: An integrative construct for life‐span, life‐space theory. The Career Development Quarterly, 45(3), 247-259.

Savickas, M. L. (2013). Career construction theory and practice. In S. D. Brown & R. W. Lent (Eds.), Career development and counseling: Putting theory and research to work (2nd ed., pp. 147-183). John Wiley & Sons.

Savickas, M. L., & Porfeli, E. J. (2012). Career Adapt-Abilities Scale: Construction, reliability, and measurement equivalence across 13 countries. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 80(3), 661-673. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2012.01.011

Super, D. E., & Knasel, E. G. (1981). Career development in adulthood: Some theoretical problems and a possible solution. British Journal Of Guidance and Counselling, 9(2), 194-201. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069888108258214

Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2007). Using multivariate statistics (5th ed.). Pearson.

Tavşancıl, E. (2018). Tutumların ölçülmesi ve spss ile veri analizi (6. baskı). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

Topaloğlu, S. (2008). Bilgi teknolojisi sınıflarının kullanımına yönelik öğretmen tutumları: Adapazarı örneği [Teacher's attitudes about using of information technology classroom: In Adapazarı] [Yayımlanmamış yüksek lisans tezi]. Sakarya Üniversitesi.

Ünal, E., & Teker, N. (2018). Teknoloji entegrasyonuna yönelik öz-yeterlik algısı ölçeğinin Türkçeye uyarlanması [The Adaption of Technology Integration Self-Efficacy Scale into Turkish]. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi [Journal of Social Sciences of Mus Alparslan University], 6(6), 973-978. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.400497

Wang, L., Ertmer, P. A., & Newby, T. J. (2004). Increasing preservice teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs for technology integration. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 36(3), 231-250.

World Economic Forum. (2020). https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/technology-education-edtech-play-learning/