Applying Psychology to the Accounting Profession: Psychological Strengths and Career Adaptability in the Era of Society 5.0

Pontoh, Grace Theresia and Mediaty, Mediaty and Ferdiansah, Muhammad Irdam and Baja, Haniek Khoirunnissa and Y., Ria Mardiana and Nurtanio, Ingrid and Jermias, Johnny and Secapramana, Laurentia Verina Halim and Christian, Ferry and Ibrahim, Erni Cahyani and Upa, Vierly Ananta and Hamzah, Hajrah Applying Psychology to the Accounting Profession: Psychological Strengths and Career Adaptability in the Era of Society 5.0. Discover Psychology. ISSN 27314537 (In Press)

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Abstract

Abstract The accounting profession is facing very rapid changes due to technological disruption. This change is being examined from a psychological perspective, questioning whether these changes indeed bring more positive impacts in the form of opportunities to grow, develop, learn, and flourish, rather than as threats. Grounded in the framework of psychology, this study investigates whether psychological strengths such as a proactive personality, self-esteem, goal orientation, and occupational prestige can enhance career adaptability among Indonesian accountants. The study aims to understand how these strengths enable professionals to thrive amid digital transformation in the era of Society 5.0. Using a quantitative survey approach with 149 professional accountants, the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) PLS. The results show that proactive personality and goal orientation significantly predict career adaptability, both directly and indirectly through self-esteem. These findings extend the understanding of psychological theory by demonstrating that psychological strengths foster resilience, adaptability, and flourishing in professional contexts. Implications for organizations and accounting education are discussed to promote strength-based interventions and lifelong adaptability in digitalized work environments.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords: Applied psychology - Accounting profession - Psychological strengths - Career adaptability - Society 5.0
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Psychology > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Verina Halim 188005
Date Deposited:	30 Sep 2026 09:24
Last Modified:	30 Sep 2026 09:24
URI:	http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/51312

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