The Mediating Effect of Self Direction in the Relationship Between Parental Autonomy Support and Career Adaptability of Pre-Service Childcare Teachers

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore whether the self-direction mediates structural relationships between parental autonomy support and career adaptation pre-service childcare teachers.Methods: participants in were 272 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade departments related child studies region Gangwon Gyeongbuk, Pusan, Seoul, Daegu. assessed topics adaptability, among teachers using a questionnaire. SPSS 22.0 AMOS programs used for data analysis. maximun likelihood estimation (MLE) method examine model fit. Goodness fit evaluated absolute indices SRMR, RMSEA well as relative CFI TLI.Results: Results revealed th following four major findings. First, found affects adaptability teachers. Second, affect Third, Finally, indirectly through self-direction.Conclusion: This makes meaningful contribution by determining relationship factor patental support, self-direction, Given that mediate teachers, it is suggested important environmental involved developing self-direction.