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Abstract
This study examines the direct empirical relationship between independent variables emotional intelligence, work ethics, self-efficacy, psychological capital and work readiness among 307 TVET graduates that enroll in boot camp programs within the technical institutions. Moreover, the research identifies the significance of self-efficacy as a possible mediator in the relationship between independent variable work ethics and work readiness. In this study, variables emotional intelligence, work ethics, self-efficacy and psychological capital influence graduateswork readiness. For data analysis and hypothesis testing, Structural Equation Modelling and several statistical methods, including the maximum likelihood estimate and regression technique, were utilised to understand the dimensionality of the variables. The results show that emotional intelligence, work ethics, self-efficacy, and psychological capital positively affected work readiness. Moreover, self-efficacy was a significant, partially mediating factor in the relationship between work ethics and readiness. The relationship between emotional intelligence, work ethics, self-efficacy, psychological capital and work readiness as personal resources plays an important role in TVET graduates among technical institutions. Based on research findings, theoretical and practical implications were discussed. Recommendations for future research were also highlighted.
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Copyright © 2025 Mohd Syukri Abdullah. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
