The Influence of Self Efficacy on Work Engagement of Generation Z Internship Students
Date Published : 23 August 2026
Contributors
Yesa Fadilah Rahayu
Siliwangi University
Author
Lintang Citra Kusumadewi
Siliwangi University
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Keywords
Self efficacy
Work engagement
Generation Z intern students
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General Track
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Abstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of self-efficacy on work engagement among Generation Z interns in Tasikmalaya City. Using quantitative explanatory methods with simple linear regression analysis, the findings indicate that self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on work engagement. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on examining the work engagement experienced by Generation Z in the context of internship experiences in local work environments, which has rarely been studied empirically in Indonesia. This study contributes scientifically by strengthening empirical evidence regarding the role of self-efficacy in increasing engagement among young workers. Practically, the results suggest that internship programs should focus on enhancing self-efficacy through training, mentoring, and providing meaningful assignments to optimize intern engagement.
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Rahayu, Y. F. (2026). The Influence of Self Efficacy on Work Engagement of Generation Z Internship Students (L. C. Kusumadewi, Trans.). International Seminar and Conference on Management, Research, and Transformation (I-SMART), 1, 357-363. https://conference.unsil.ac.id/ismart/paper/view/179