The role of grit and parent-child communication in career adaptability

Abstract: The transition period from school to the world of work is a critical time that
affects determining one's career. This study aims to examine the role of grit and
parent-child communication in students’ career adaptability. Using a purposive
sampling technique, the study involved 218 High School (SMA) students and 124
Vocational High School (SMK) students in Salatiga, Indonesia. The measurement
instruments used in the research were the career adaptability scale, grit scale, and
parent-child communication scale. The results show that the R-value was 0.595 and
the adjusted R squared (R2) value was 0.354. The significance value generated from
the regression test was 0.000 (p<0.05). Based on the calculation results, it can be
concluded that grit and communication between parents and children together play a
significant role in career adaptability. The research implication is that students’ grit
and effective parent-child communication should be developed to improve career
adaptability.