CAREER ADAPTABILITY OF GENERATION Z: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Nia Priscilla Natasya Hadi

doi:10.20319/ictel.2025.361393

Authors

Nia Priscilla Natasya Hadi Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20319/ictel.2025.361393

Keywords:

Career Adaptability, Generation Z, High School Students, University Students

Abstract

The rapid transformation of the workforce due to Industry 4.0 and technological automation has posed significant challenges for Generation Z high school students and university students in their career transitions. Many recent graduates lack the adaptability to cope with the ever-evolving changes in the industrial world. This study aimed to investigate the career adaptability of Generation Z high school students and university students through a systematic literature review (SLR) using the PRISMA approach. Fifteen studies from the past five years were analyzed to understand the research characteristics, influencing factors, and impacts of career adaptability. Findings indicate that career adaptability is influenced by both internal factors, such as emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and career exploration, and external factors, such as social support from parents, teachers, and peers. Moreover, career adaptability positively impacts life satisfaction, sense of purpose, achievement motivation, academic engagement, and reduces career anxiety among students. This research concludes that career adaptability plays a crucial role in assisting Generation Z students in navigating the dynamic challenges of the modern workplace. Efforts to enhance career adaptability should be prioritized through strengthening students' internal capabilities and empowering external support systems. By doing so, Generation Z students will be better prepared for career transitions and experience more positive outcomes. Future research could adopt a more diverse approach, such as qualitative or mixed methods, to enrich our understanding of career adaptability among high school students and Generation Z university students. Additionally, it is important to expand the geographic scope of studies to include various countries or regions, particularly Indonesia, to explore how local factors such as culture, education systems, and socioeconomic conditions influence the career adaptability of Generation Z students.

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