This study aimed to investigate the influence of contextual constraints on the perception of future decent work among Korean emerging adults and to identify potential coping strategies to overcome these constraints. By applying the Psychology of Working Theory in the cultural context of Korea, this study investigated the barriers imposed by economic and academic status and the role of social support in addressing the influence of these constraints. Data were collected from 371 emerging adults studying at Korean universities that were ranked below the top 30 in the nation. The results revealed a significant correlation between economic constraints and marginalization experiences based on academic status. In addition, both economic and academic constraints were negatively associated with perceptions of future decent work. However, the relationship was only significant via work volition, whereas the direct association was insignificant. Finally, only the relationship between marginalization and work volition and the indirect relationship between marginalization and the perception of future decent work via work volition were moderated by social support; however, the moderation patterns were inconsistent with the assumptions of the PWT. The implications of the findings are discussed, along with suggestions for future research directions.

本研究旨在调查背景限制对韩国新兴成年人未来体面工作看法的影响，并确定克服这些限制的潜在应对策略。通过在韩国文化背景下应用工作理论心理学，本研究调查了经济和学术地位所施加的障碍以及社会支持在解决这些限制的影响中的作用。数据收集自 371 名在全国排名低于前 30 名的韩国大学学习的新兴成年人。结果表明，经济约束与基于学术地位的边缘化经历之间存在显着相关性。此外，经济和学术方面的限制与对未来体面工作的看法呈负相关。然而，这种关系仅通过工作意志显着，而直接关联则微不足道。最后，只有边缘化和工作意愿之间的关系以及边缘化和通过工作意愿对未来体面工作的看法之间的间接关系受到社会支持的调节；然而，调节模式与 PWT 的假设不一致。讨论了研究结果的意义，以及对未来研究方向的建议。调节模式与 PWT 的假设不一致。讨论了研究结果的意义，以及对未来研究方向的建议。调节模式与 PWT 的假设不一致。讨论了研究结果的意义，以及对未来研究方向的建议。