A Study on The Effect of Social Support of Senior Workers in Society on GRIT, Career Adaptability and Job Preparation Behavior : Focusing on Moderating Effect of Self-Directed Learning

Objective: The purpose of this study was to provide basic marketing data for senior workers to lead stable economic activities by examining the relationship between social support, grit, career adaptability, and job preparation of senior workers in food companies and verifying the moderating effect of self-directed learning. Methods: This study conducted survey, empirical research, and statistical analysis programs to verify hypotheses. Results: Social support of senior workers had a positive effect on grit and career adaptability, and grit also positively influenced on career adaptability and job preparation. It was confirmed that self-directed learning has a moderating effect between social support, grit, and career adaptability. Implications: To highlight self-directed learning, company should support senior workers set their goals by offering more welfare budgets, such as club activities, and keep motivation for self-directed learning through counseling based on social support.