How career adaptability affects university students’ job search behavior and subjective well-being: the role of career choice optimistic bias

This study explores the influence mechanism of career adaptability on university students' job search behavior and subjective well-being from the perspective of career construction. Moreover, career adaptability affects university students' job search behavior and subjective well-being differently under varying levels of career choice optimistic bias. These findings contribute to the integration of positive psychology into career psychology.