ZITING JIAN, QINRU LI
DOI: https://doi.org/This study explores how social environmental variables such as social support, cognitive factors like career maturity, and emotional factors such as career barrier influence career decision-making levels. The research method involves conducting a statistical analysis through a survey of 1,016 Chinese university students.The results indicate that social support has a significant impact on career maturity and career decision-making levels. Career maturity plays a significant mediating role in the effect of social support on career decision-making levels, while career barrier exhibit a moderating effect in the relationship between career maturity and career decision-making levels. These findings contribute to understanding the complex interactions among various factors influencing university students' career decisions and employment, providing important insights that can inform the development and implementation of education and support programs.
