@article{ART003329541},
author={Yeong Lee and Tami Im},
title={Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being},
journal={Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information},
issn={1598-849X},
year={2026},
volume={31},
number={4},
pages={257-266}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yeong Lee
AU - Tami Im
TI - Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being
JO - Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
PY - 2026
VL - 31
IS - 4
PB - The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
SP - 257
EP - 266
SN - 1598-849X
AB - The purpose of this study is to classify latent groups of university graduates based on their AI readiness, level of digital utilization, and possession of soft skills, and to examine differences in job satisfaction and well-being across these groups. Using data from the 8th-year student panel (2024) of the Korea Employment Education Panel II (KEEP II), latent profile analysis and the BCH method were employed. First, four distinct classes emerged: the High digital utilization-Mid AI readiness-Low soft skills class, the High AI readiness·digital utilization-Low soft skills class, the High soft skills-Low AI readiness·digital utilization class, and the High AI readiness-Mid soft skills-Low digital utilization class.
Second, job satisfaction levels were highest in the High AI readiness·digital utilization-Low soft skills class, while the High digital utilization-Mid AI readiness-Low soft skills class reported the lowest job satisfaction. Third, in terms of well-being, the High AI readiness-Mid soft skills-Low digital utilization class scored the highest, and the High soft skills-Low AI readiness·digital utilization class scored the lowest. Based on these findings, tailored educational strategies were proposed for each latent class. This study contributes by providing foundational data for developing tailored educational and human resource development strategies based on latent group characteristics, through a multidimensional analysis of university graduates’ competency structures.
KW - AI Readiness;Digital Utilization;Soft Skills;Latent Profile Analysis;Job Satisfaction;Well-Being
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Yeong Lee and Tami Im. (2026). Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 31(4), 257-266.
Yeong Lee and Tami Im. 2026, "Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being", Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, vol.31, no.4 pp.257-266.
Yeong Lee, Tami Im "Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31.4 pp.257-266 (2026) : 257.
Yeong Lee, Tami Im. Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being. 2026; 31(4), 257-266.
Yeong Lee and Tami Im. "Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31, no.4 (2026) : 257-266.
Yeong Lee; Tami Im. Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 31(4), 257-266.
Yeong Lee; Tami Im. Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information. 2026; 31(4) 257-266.
Yeong Lee, Tami Im. Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being. 2026; 31(4), 257-266.
Yeong Lee and Tami Im. "Latent Profile Analysis of AI Readiness, Digital Utilization at work, and Soft Skills Among University Graduates: Associations with Job Satisfaction and Well-Being" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31, no.4 (2026) : 257-266.
