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<p>Drawing upon self-regulation theory and proactive motivation model, this study investigated the motivational pathways between perceived overqualification and self-regulation behaviors (i.e., job search and job crafting). We conducted three-wave questionnaire surveys with 259 recent college graduates in China. Our findings, as revealed through cross-lagged analysis, indicated that perceived overqualification negatively predicted career self-efficacy. Furthermore, structural equation modeling revealed that perceived overqualification negatively predicted job search and job crafting through the serial mediation of career self-efficacy and career exploration. Conversely, perceived overqualification positively predicted job search and job crafting through the serial mediation of anger experienced at work and career exploration. By revealing these two significant yet contrasting mediation pathways, this study advances the theoretical understanding of how overqualified employees are motivated in self-regulation of their careers. Practically, this study also contributed to potential intervention plans that aim at promoting the career success of overqualified employees.</p>

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How does perceived overqualification motivate recent college graduates in job searching and job crafting: a self-regulation perspective

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    2025年1月29日

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  • Runsheng Pan,
  • Danni Wang,
  • Zhijin Hou,
  • Pengsheng Li

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Drawing upon self-regulation theory and proactive motivation model, this study investigated the motivational pathways between perceived overqualification and self-regulation behaviors (i.e., job search and job crafting). We conducted three-wave questionnaire surveys with 259 recent college graduates in China. Our findings, as revealed through cross-lagged analysis, indicated that perceived overqualification negatively predicted career self-efficacy. Furthermore, structural equation modeling revealed that perceived overqualification negatively predicted job search and job crafting through the serial mediation of career self-efficacy and career exploration. Conversely, perceived overqualification positively predicted job search and job crafting through the serial mediation of anger experienced at work and career exploration. By revealing these two significant yet contrasting mediation pathways, this study advances the theoretical understanding of how overqualified employees are motivated in self-regulation of their careers. Practically, this study also contributed to potential intervention plans that aim at promoting the career success of overqualified employees.