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Title: Walking along the Ethical Stream -- How Internship Program Shape Students' Authentic Leadership Tendency: Evidence from the Indonesian National Internship Program
Language: English
Authors: Zahrotush Sholikhah (ORCID 0000-0003-2654-4834), Gugup Kismono, Tur Nastiti
Source: Education & Training. 2025 67(7-8):770-785.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internship Programs, Student Leadership, Leadership Styles, National Programs, Experiential Learning, Ethics, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Professionalism, Self Esteem, Career and Technical Education, Work Attitudes, Career Choice, Occupational Aspiration
Geographic Terms: Indonesia
DOI: 10.1108/ET-12-2024-0591
ISSN: 0040-0912
1758-6127
Abstract: Purpose: Promoting authentic leadership through experiential learning is critical for ethically preparing students for their careers. Despite this urgency, research on the influence of internships on students' ethical perspectives and leadership qualities remains sparse. This study seeks to address this gap by examining the impact of internships on students' authentic leadership tendencies (ALT), specifically through developing their professional ethical principles. Design/methodology/approach: This study employs a quantitative approach. Data were collected from 19,080 participants in the "Magang dan Studi Independen Bersertifikat (MSIB)," a nationwide internship program for undergraduate students in Indonesia. The research consists of two complementary studies. Hypotheses were tested using SPSS statistical software and Hayes Macro PROCESS Models 4 and 7 to examine the moderated-mediation effect. Findings: Study 1 demonstrated that internships increase students' career preparedness related to ethical principles encompassing professional ethics comprehension (PEC), ethical career attitude (ECA) and career self-esteem (CSE). Study 2 further highlights the role of these factors in enhancing students' tendencies to emerge as authentic leaders, revealing the mediating role of ECA and the moderating impact of CSE within the overall framework. Originality/value: This research underscores the significant influence of internships on students' career readiness, particularly regarding the cultivation of professional ethics. Leveraging mechanisms from the social cognitive career theory, the study elucidates how elements such as calling, disposition and role models contribute to fostering ALT among students. The findings are vital for enhancing internship programs, emphasizing their crucial role in preparing students to navigate future professional landscapes with integrity.
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