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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional face-to-face teaching and learning activities were replaced with online learning. Consequently, there were less opportunity for students to test their knowledge and skills particularly through practicums and industrial trainings. This has impacted their career adaptability, specifically in the readiness to carry out face-to-face work tasks in the real working environment. To get a good picture of career adaptability, a psychometrically sound instrument is needed. Hence, the objective of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the Career-Adapt Abilities Scale (CAAS) among students in higher learning institutions in Malaysia. A total of 360 undergraduates (72.80% females) completed a back-to-back translated 24-item CAAS. Both full- and short-versions of Malay-CAAS were found equally valid and reliable. Significant correlations were found between the subscales of Malay-CAAS and age, and gender, indicating more supports for its validity. For it is more practical and user-friendly, the short-version of Malay-CAAS with 12 items is recommended.
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