Navigating constraint and identity: Predictors of work volition among Korean sexual minority working adults

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This study examined predictors of work volition among sexual minority adults in South Korea, extending the Psychology of Working Theory to a non-Western cultural context. Using latent variable structural equation modeling, the results indicated that marginalization was a significant and negative predictor, whereas positive identity and perceived social status were positive predictors of work volition. A follow-up latent moderated structural equation model revealed a marginally significant interaction between marginalization and social support, suggesting a potential buffering role of relational resources. Although social support did not significantly moderate the effects of contextual barriers overall, the findings underscore the importance of identity-based strengths in sustaining career agency under structural constraints. These results offer a culturally situated perspective on how systemic stigma and resilience resources may shape work volition in collectivist settings.

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