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Analysis of Academic Achievements and Employment Preparation Behavior in College Students Majoring in Cosmetology - Focusing on Demographic Variables -

미용전공 대학생의 학업성취도 및 취업준비행동 - 인구통계학적 변인을 중심으로 -

  • Hyoung-jeon Choi (Dept. of Beauty Art, Honam University) ;
  • Hyun-jin Jeon (Dept. of Beauty Art, Honam University)
  • 최형전 (호남대학교 뷰티미용학과) ;
  • 전현진 (호남대학교 뷰티미용학과)
  • Received : 2024.02.02
  • Accepted : 2024.04.29
  • Published : 2024.04.29
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Abstract

It has recently become difficult for college students majoring in cosmetology to gain employment after graduation. Under this circumstance, this study attempted to investigate students' academic achievements and employment preparation behavior based on their demographic characteristics. To accomplish this, a questionnaire survey was conducted involving 234 college men and women in Gwangju and Jeollanam-do from April 12 to 30, 2022. Out of an initial 260 questionnaires distributed, 250 were collected. Of these, 234 copies, excluding 16 poorly answered ones, were used for final analysis. The collected data were analyzed using frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, a t-test, and an F-test, employing SPSS 21.0, which revealed the following: First, concerning academic achievements based on demographic characteristics, a statistically significant difference was found in "motives to select the cosmetology department," "most important aspects for career decision," and "academic major-related license." Second, concerning employment preparation behavior, a statistically significant difference was observed in "academic year," "motives to select the cosmetology department," and "academic major-related license." The above findings confirmed a statistically significant difference in academic achievements and employment preparation behavior, ensuring a better understanding of academic achievements and employment preparation behavior. It is anticipated that those majoring in cosmetology would be more active in job preparation and ultimately obtain the profession they desire with a positive and healthy mindset.

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