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http://dx.doi.org/10.14347/jtd.2020.42.4.388

Major satisfaction and job preference for South Korean dental technology students  

Kang, Wol (Department of Dental Laboratory Technology, Daegu Health College)
Jang, Yeon (Department of Dental Laboratory Technology, Jinju Health College)
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Journal of Technologic Dentistry / v.42, no.4, 2020 , pp. 388-393 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to understand the relationship between university major satisfaction and job preference according to DISC behavior patterns. Methods: To conduct our evaluation, we surveyed a group of 118 students from the Department of Dental Laboratory Technology at the college of Jinju city from August 31 to September 11, 2020. The collected data was evaluated through frequency analysis, descriptive statistics analysis, one-way ANOVA, and regression analysis. Results: The analysis revealed that the steadiness type had the highest and the dominance type had the lowest major satisfaction level by DISC behavior type. The job preference was different for each DISC behavior type, and higher the preference for stability and development, the higher the degree of satisfaction with the major. Conclusion: These results suggest that DISC behavior type, major satisfaction, and job preference are all related. Therefore, these factors should be considered when implementing career guidance and educational programs for college students.
Keywords
Department of dental laboratory technology; DISC behavioral patterns; Job preference; Major satisfaction;
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