To consolidate translators' professional identity, their citizenship behaviors are critical.
What is it about?
The regression analysis of the survey data on 352 translators and interpreters in South Korea shows that citizenship behaviors inside and outside of the profession, such as voluntary services in community events or at a professional association of translators, positively affect their identity. It is also noteworthy that citizenship behaviors, particularly those within the profession, partly moderate the influence of trait factors, such as master’s degree and income, on identity.
Why is it important?
The literature on the translators’ professional identity has focused on role-related factors, such as traits and power, paying little attention to extra-role activities. This study thus fills the voids by examining the role of citizenship behaviors in consolidating the translators’ professional identity.