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Students’ Readiness For Career Development Based On Social Learning Theory: A Stepping Stone To Develop Future Hospitality Leaders

Author(s) Prof. Shayne Padilla Aberin, Prof. Justine Dumsan Banan
Country Philippines
Abstract This study assessed the level of career development readiness among Hospitality Management students and examined the relationship between Social Learning Theory variables and career readiness. Anchored on Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, the study employed a descriptive–correlational research design using a researcher-made structured questionnaire. Respondents were fourth-year Hospitality Management students from selected higher education institutions in Baliwag, Bulacan, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution, weighted mean, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation. Findings revealed that students demonstrated a high level of career readiness, particularly in self-efficacy and goal-setting dimensions. Significant relationships were found between students’ profiles and their cognitive, behavioral, and environmental attributes. The results confirm that observational learning, supportive environments, and self-belief play crucial roles in preparing future hospitality professionals. The study recommends strengthening experiential learning, mentorship programs, and industry collaboration to enhance students’ professional readiness.
Keywords Career Readiness, Hospitality Students, Observational Learning, Self-Efficacy, Social Learning Theory
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.65283

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