Pilot Test for the Study on the Moderating Effects of Work Empowerment on Adaptability Competencies of Dual Teachers’ Careers in Applied Universities in Shaanxi Province, China

Authors

  • Gao Yan Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, No. 12, Jalan PJU 5/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Xi'an Peihua College, No. 888 Changning Street, Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
  • Gary Tan Peng Liang Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, No. 12, Jalan PJU 5/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Pilot Test,, Work Empowerment, Career Adaptability, Dual Teachers, Applied Universities, Shaanxi Province

Abstract

This pilot study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of a survey instrument designed to evaluate the moderating effects of work empowerment on the career adaptability of dual teachers in applied universities in Shaanxi Province, China. The revised instrument, which includes six key constructs—Personal Development (PD), Interpersonal Skills (IS), Work-Life Balance (WL), Autonomy & Responsibility (AR), Career Advancement (CA), and Work Environment (WE)—underwent rigorous statistical testing. Results demonstrated exceptional internal consistency with a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.988, and exploratory factor analysis confirmed one-dimensionality with a KMO value of 0.968 and significant Bartlett’s Test. All items loaded strongly onto a single factor, accounting for over 73% of total variance. These findings validate the robustness of the instrument, making it suitable for full-scale deployment in further studies examining dual teachers' adaptability and work empowerment.

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2025-04-07

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Gao Yan, & Gary Tan Peng Liang. (2025). Pilot Test for the Study on the Moderating Effects of Work Empowerment on Adaptability Competencies of Dual Teachers’ Careers in Applied Universities in Shaanxi Province, China. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 77(1), 170–179. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/17412

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