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    IMPACT OF NARCISSISTIC TRAITS ON CAREER ASPIRATIONS OF UNDERGRADUATES IN STATE UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Dissanayake, D. G. D. M.; Karunarathne, R. A. I. C.
    Personality traits have gained significant attention in career development research, emphasizing their role in shaping individuals’ professional aspirations. This study aims to investigate the impact of narcissistic traits on the career aspirations of management undergraduates in Sri Lanka using the Five-Factor Narcissism Model and the Career Aspirations Scale. Data was collected via a structured questionnaire distributed among management undergraduates at four state universities, with a sample of 350 students analyzed using SPSS version 23. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis, were conducted using SPSS. The findings showed that narcissistic traits have a significant positive impact on career aspirations, reinforcing the role of personality traits in professional goal-setting. These results contribute to existing theories on narcissism and career development, providing guidance for universities and career advisors to support students with narcissistic tendencies in effectively aligning their ambitions with career opportunities. Future research can expand on these findings by exploring diverse populations and considering moderating factors such as cultural and organizational influences.
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    Factors Influencing Career Choice of Management Undergraduates of Western Province, Sri Lanka
    (5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Jayasena, W. D. D. U.; Welmilla, I.
    The study sought to investigate factors that influence the choice of career among management undergraduates in Western Province of Sri Lanka. The investigation serves as a mind map for the undergraduates to understand their own factors influence on their career choice while it encourage government to understand the improving areas to conduct career guidance and counselling programs. Employers are beneficial through understanding behavior and objectives of candidates so that they can attract most appropriate individuals. A survey design which is quantitative in nature was used in this empirical study. A standard questionnaire was used in collecting data from the participants. One hundred and eighty one undergraduates participated in the study. The Microsoft Excel – 2010 used to calculate the percentages that were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that extrinsic factors, intrinsic factors and interpersonal factors influence on undergraduates’ choice of careers. This study recommend to conduct career guidance and counselling session on undergraduates in order guide them for a best career choice