SSRScientific and Social Research2661-43322981-9946Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/ssr.v6i9.8157ArticleFactors Affecting Internship Satisfaction among Tourism Majors: A Case Studyhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/SSR/6/9/10.26689/ssr.v6i9.8157XuLi2024692024-09-27This study investigates the major factors affecting internship satisfaction among tourism majors and identifies the key elements that enhance it. Methods including Item-Objective Congruence (IOC), pilot testing, and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) were used. The findings reveal that the working environment has the greatest impact on internship satisfaction, followed by job attitude and career expectations, while perceived supervisor support has an insignificant effect. The study concludes that fostering a positive job attitude, aligning internships with career expectations, and establishing a favorable working environment are crucial for enhancing internship satisfaction.

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