ISSN: 2578-5095
Authors: Faria L*, Gouveia C and Florêncio L
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has integrated the International Labor Organization's Decent Work Agenda into its broader vision to promote a more sustainable future for all. As one of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development, the concept of decent work has been widely promoted in theory, practice and research to improve people's ability to experience freedom, fairness, security and dignity at work. However, the evidence on the impact of decent work on individuals' quality of life and long-term career prospects is still inconclusive. In this study, the relationship between decent work and quality of life was examined, with career adaptability and career sustainability playing an indirect role. The study involved 218 people between the ages of 19 and 71 who worked in various roles in the tourism industry. The results show a significant positive relationship between decent work and quality of life. Decent work improves both career adaptability and career sustainability, which in turn has a positive impact on quality of life. Serial mediation analysis confirms that career adaptability and career sustainability mediate the relationship between decent work and quality of life (B = 0.493, p < 0.001). These results are clear evidence that the development of career adaptability and the promotion of sustainable career practices are crucial when it comes to translating decent working conditions into a higher quality of life for workers.
Keywords: Decent Work; Career Adaptability; Career Sustainability; Quality Of Life; Sustainable Development Goals; Process Macro
