The Mediating Influence of Subjective Career Success on the Relationship between Core Self-Evaluations and Career Competencies, and Subjective Well-Being

Abstract

Using a sample of three hundred and forty two teaching staff from six universities in Saudi Arabia completed the survey, its response rate was 57%. This study examined whether subjective career success mediated the effects of core self evaluations and career competencies, and subjective well-being. Core self-evaluations and career competencies were found to significantly and positively influence career success represented in job satisfaction and career satisfaction, as well subjective well-being. Results also showed that job satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between core self evaluations and career competencies, and subjective well-being, while career satisfaction not mediates this relationship. Implications for current study and practice of findings are discussed.

Key Words: Subjective Career Success, Core Self Evaluations, Career Competencies, Subjective Well-being, Job Satisfaction, Career Satisfaction, Life Satisfaction.