Abstract

This study aimed to design and validate a research model to examine the impact of positive psychological capital on major satisfaction and job preparation behavior among students majoring in Library and Information Science at a private university in a non-metropolitan area. A survey was conducted with students from a private university located in the Chungcheong region, and 296 valid responses were used for the analysis. The results indicated that positive psychological capital had a significant positive effect on major satisfaction, which in turn positively influenced job preparation behavior. Furthermore, major satisfaction was found to partially mediate the relationship between positive psychological capital and job preparation behavior. The significance of this study lies not only in highlighting the importance of emotional and psychological support to enhance positive psychological capital, major satisfaction, and job preparation behavior, but also in suggesting strategic directions for the development of Library and Information Science programs at private universities in regional areas.