How Does Perceived Future Employability Mediate the Link Between Hope and Subjective Well-Being?

Yırtıcı P. A., DUY B.

Journal of Employment Counseling, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/joec.12249
  • Journal Name: Journal of Employment Counseling
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, ABI/INFORM, Applied Science & Technology Source, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Psycinfo
  • Keywords: hope, perceived future employability, subjective well-being
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study examines the mediating role of perceived future employability in the relationship between university students’ hope and subjective well-being. The study explores how students’ hopeful thinking contributes to their well-being, particularly through their perceptions about future employability. Findings from a sample of 379 undergraduates indicate positive correlations between hope, subjective well-being, and perceived future employability. Furthermore, results show that perceived future employability partially mediates the relationship between hope and subjective well-being, suggesting that students with stronger career confidence experience greater well-being. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing hope and perceived employability to support students’ psychological well-being, offering valuable insights for career counselors and higher education policymakers in Türkiye.