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Personality types persistency, occupational consistency, and occupational satisfaction of graduates Waruita, Ann Gathigia; Gitonga, Ciriaka Muriithi; Atitwa, Edwin Benson
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 14, No 1: February 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v14i1.31471

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Personality type affects career path and can determine an individual’s job satisfaction or dissatisfaction after graduation. In Kenya, high graduate unemployment has forced many to seek jobs unrelated to their qualifications or personalities. The purpose of the current study was to examine persistency of Holland’s personality types, mediating effect of consistency of career choices, and the degree of occupational satisfaction, informed by Holland’s theory. Longitudinal cohort research design was adopted, to access participants involved in a study conducted in 2012, from which 76 participants were accessed and provided required data. Data was collected using Holland’s self-directed search 4th edition questionnaire and an interview schedule. Spearman’s rank correlation was used to determine correlation between persistency of personality types and occupational satisfaction. Logistic regression was used to check the mediating effects of consistency on the relationship between personality types and occupational satisfaction. Results of the study indicate that there was a positive significant relationship between persistency of personality types and occupational satisfaction at p<0.05; mediating effect of consistency on the relationship between personality types and occupational satisfaction was statistically significant at (β=0.254, p<0.05). This study highlights the importance of persistency of personality types and consistency of career choices in ensuring occupational satisfaction.
Assessment of occupational congruence on occupational satisfaction of graduates in Kenya Waruita, Ann Gathigia; Gitonga, Ciriaka Muriithi; Atitwa, Edwin Benson
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 19, No 3: August 2025
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v19i3.22722

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Graduates in mismatched careers with their personalities often feel dissatisfied and less productive. This research aims at assessing occupational congruence and occupational satisfaction of graduates in Kenya, informed by Holland’s theory. Objective of the study is to investigate the mediating effect of congruence on the relationship between Holland’s personality types and occupational satisfaction. A longitudinal cohort research design was adopted, involving participants from a 2012 study, with 76 respondents participating. Data was collected using Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) 4th Edition questionnaire and an interview schedule. Logistic regression was used to examine the mediating effect of congruence on the relationship between personality types and occupational satisfaction. Results indicated that the mediating effect of congruence was statistically significant at (p0.05). This study provides additional empirical evidence for the educational institutions, career counsellors, and employers for policy making. Additionally, Holland’s classification tool can be used for career guidance to align students with suitable academic fields and ensure congruence of learners with academic programmers, and that of employees with their careers resulting to employee satisfaction.
Co-Authors Atitwa, Edwin Benson Waruita, Ann Gathigia