Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacy

Purpose: The objective of this study is to examine the impact of self-efficacy on how young people in Nepal respond to employment risks, with a particular emphasis on their job-searching behavior in the service sector. Design/methodology/approach: The study collected survey data from recent undergra...

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Autores: Dahal, Rewan Kumar, Ghimire, Binod, Chalise, Mahananda, Karki, Dipendra, Joshi, Surendra Prasad
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/461715
https://dx.doi.org/10.3926/ic.3249
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Attitude
Employment
Job search
Perception
Personality
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spelling Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacyDahal, Rewan KumarGhimire, BinodChalise, MahanandaKarki, DipendraJoshi, Surendra PrasadAttitudeEmploymentJob searchPerceptionPersonalityÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::Economia i organització d'empreses::Gestió i direccióPurpose: The objective of this study is to examine the impact of self-efficacy on how young people in Nepal respond to employment risks, with a particular emphasis on their job-searching behavior in the service sector. Design/methodology/approach: The study collected survey data from recent undergraduate and graduate students who were actively pursuing employment in 2024 using a quantitative approach. The study employs self-determination theory to examine the influence of personal ability beliefs on job search efforts and motivation. To explore the relationships between the study variables, it followed a systematic Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach. Findings: The results indicate that job-search behavior is substantially influenced by perceived employment risk and that self-efficacy is a critical factor in strengthening this relationship. Even in the presence of uncertain job prospects, young job candidates who possess higher levels of self-efficacy are more likely to remain proactive and motivated in their search. Research limitations/implications: Understanding the function of self-efficacy provides policymakers, educators, and individuals striving to enhance the employability of young people with beneficial insights. It is feasible to enhance the resilience and job search effectiveness of young individuals navigating a challenging job market by cultivating self-belief and confidence. Originality/value: The study extends motivational frameworks by combining Self-Determination Theory with Social Cognitive Theory to study collectivist cultures while providing evidence-based strategies that policymakers and career counselors can use to improve youth employability through psychological empowerment and skill developmentPeer ReviewedOmniaScience20262026-04-0120262026-05-11journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501NAhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_be7fb7dd8ff6fe43info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2117/461715https://dx.doi.org/10.3926/ic.3249reponame:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPCinstname:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)Inglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:dnet:upcommonspor::ed460a08741a22277970368c53b2214a2026-05-27T15:37:01Z
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title Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacy
spellingShingle Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacy
Dahal, Rewan Kumar
Attitude
Employment
Job search
Perception
Personality
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Economia i organització d'empreses::Gestió i direcció
title_short Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacy
title_full Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacy
title_fullStr Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacy
title_full_unstemmed Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacy
title_sort Job risk and job-seeking in the service industry in Nepal: The role of self-efficacy
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Dahal, Rewan Kumar
Ghimire, Binod
Chalise, Mahananda
Karki, Dipendra
Joshi, Surendra Prasad
author Dahal, Rewan Kumar
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Ghimire, Binod
Chalise, Mahananda
Karki, Dipendra
Joshi, Surendra Prasad
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Chalise, Mahananda
Karki, Dipendra
Joshi, Surendra Prasad
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Attitude
Employment
Job search
Perception
Personality
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Economia i organització d'empreses::Gestió i direcció
topic Attitude
Employment
Job search
Perception
Personality
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Economia i organització d'empreses::Gestió i direcció
description Purpose: The objective of this study is to examine the impact of self-efficacy on how young people in Nepal respond to employment risks, with a particular emphasis on their job-searching behavior in the service sector. Design/methodology/approach: The study collected survey data from recent undergraduate and graduate students who were actively pursuing employment in 2024 using a quantitative approach. The study employs self-determination theory to examine the influence of personal ability beliefs on job search efforts and motivation. To explore the relationships between the study variables, it followed a systematic Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach. Findings: The results indicate that job-search behavior is substantially influenced by perceived employment risk and that self-efficacy is a critical factor in strengthening this relationship. Even in the presence of uncertain job prospects, young job candidates who possess higher levels of self-efficacy are more likely to remain proactive and motivated in their search. Research limitations/implications: Understanding the function of self-efficacy provides policymakers, educators, and individuals striving to enhance the employability of young people with beneficial insights. It is feasible to enhance the resilience and job search effectiveness of young individuals navigating a challenging job market by cultivating self-belief and confidence. Originality/value: The study extends motivational frameworks by combining Self-Determination Theory with Social Cognitive Theory to study collectivist cultures while providing evidence-based strategies that policymakers and career counselors can use to improve youth employability through psychological empowerment and skill development
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