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The research aims to explore how motivation and professional identity influence career aspirations among journalism students in China.

July 1, 2026Journalism

Navigating the crossroads: Motivation, professional identity, and aspirations of Chinese journalism students in media and beyond

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The research aims to explore how motivation and professional identity influence career aspirations among journalism students in China.
Survey conducted with 502 students from leading Chinese universities
Regression-based parallel mediation analysis applied
Evaluation of professional identification and journalistic role perceptions as mediators
Professional identity mediates the relationship between motivation and career aspirations.
Public service motivation is linked to political aspirations through professional identification (p<0.05).
Utilitarian motivation is associated with market-driven sectors, directly and indirectly impacting career choices.

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Investigates how motivation and professional identity shape career aspirations in journalism students, highlighting implications for their future roles.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44afb45cd2549c8bc44995 https://doi.org/10.1177/14648849261466330

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Investigates how motivation and professional identity shape career aspirations in journalism students, highlighting implications for their future roles.

Navigating the crossroads: Motivation, professional identity, and aspirations of Chinese journalism students in media and beyond

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Navigating the crossroads: Motivation, professional identity, and aspirations of Chinese journalism students in media and beyond

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