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International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2024, 6(2); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060216.

Research on Influencing Factors and Countermeasures of Female College Students' Flexible Employment Choices in the Context of Common Wealth

Author(s)

Shu Wu1, Pengpeng Miao1, Xiyang Li2, Zhouqi Jiao1, Chao Hu1, Fang Xu1

Corresponding Author:
Fang Xu
Affiliation(s)

1Sino-German College, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

2Business School, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

Abstract

In the context of common wealth, the flexible employment choices of female university students are influenced by a variety of factors. This study aims to explore these influencing factors and propose corresponding countermeasures. The study adopts a mixed research method, including a literature review and a questionnaire survey. Firstly, the study found that social concepts and family background are important factors in female college students' flexible employment choices. Secondly, economic factors also have an impact on the employment choices of female university students. Finally, the study found that education and career guidance had a positive effect on the employment choices of female college students. Providing comprehensive career planning support and skills training can help female university students better understand the opportunities and challenges of flexible employment and provide the necessary resources and support. In summary, in order to promote flexible employment choices for female university students in the context of shared prosperity, there is a need to change societal attitudes, provide economic support and entrepreneurial opportunities, as well as strengthen education and career guidance. These countermeasures will help to promote the free choice of female university students in the field of employment and contribute to the overall development of society.

Keywords

Shared prosperity, flexible employment

Cite This Paper

Shu Wu, Pengpeng Miao, Xiyang Li, Zhouqi Jiao, Chao Hu, Fang Xu. Research on Influencing Factors and Countermeasures of Female College Students' Flexible Employment Choices in the Context of Common Wealth. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 2: 96-101. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060216.

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