The Impact of Students' Covid-19 Career Perception on Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Intention

The COVID-19 global pandemic has severely impacted the world economy, leading to numerous temporary and permanent business closures. Consequently, widespread layoffs have caused significant job insecurity. This crisis has affected both students and the working population, with students particularly concerned about future employment prospects. This study aims to analyze the effect of students' COVID-19 career perceptions on life satisfaction, with a focus on the mediating role of entrepreneurial intention. A sample was drawn from a university in each of Turkey's seven regions, and data were collected from 557 students using a survey method. The findings indicate a significant indirect effect of entrepreneurial intention on the relationship between career perception and life satisfaction. Given the limited research on career impacts during the pandemic and the assessment of students' entrepreneurial intentions, this study offers new insights and contributes to the existing literature.