Unlocking the key to positive career attitudes is essential for driving professional development. While participative learning is recognized for enhancing engagement and skill development, empirical studies linking it to career attitudes remain scarce. This study examines the influence of participative learning on career attitudes, focusing on the mediating roles of creativity process engagement (CPE), thinking skills, self-esteem, and the moderating effect of interpersonal competence. Grounded in Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) and complemented by Self-Determination Theory (SDT), the research develops a comprehensive model explaining these relationships. This study utilizes a pre-intervention and post-intervention design, employing Hayes Process Macro Models 5 and 6 to test hypotheses and validate the model. Data were drawn from 12,935 participants in the Praktisi Mengajar (Lecturer Practitioner) program. Findings from Study 1 indicate that CPE positively influences career attitudes, with thinking skills and self-esteem acting as mediators. Study 2 shows that participative learning significantly enhances career attitudes, with CPE as a mediator and interpersonal competence as a moderator. The results suggest that participative learning, supported by interpersonal competence, can significantly improve career attitudes by developing creativity, thinking skills, and self-esteem. These findings highlight the importance of promoting experiential learning and interpersonal competence to foster professional growth.

Authors:
Pratiwi Dwi Suhartanti, STIE Indonesia Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Reni Rosari, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Tur Nastiti, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Pratiwi Dwi Suhartanti is a lecturer at STIE Indonesia Banjarmasin and a Ph.D. candidate in Management at Universitas Gadjah Mada, with research interests in HRM, leadership, gender, culture, knowledge management, finance, and education.

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