Abstract
This paper investigates the potential influence of socioeconomic factors in the students’ choice for tertiary education. The approach of this study combines an opinion survey, desk research and a case study. Shifting of a psychological paradigm is easier said than done. It may need social awareness about the existing problems, gaps, significance and negative/positive impact of different scenarios, and availability of potential solution. The data analysis and discussions have been done under identified key socioeconomic factors relevant to education. Parental levels of education, income, and financial status have been given priority in the discussion. Parents’ involvements in education and material support have been recognized as influential factors in students’ choice in university education. The language of instruction and peer group in school environment was considered finally. However, none of these factors are within the control of a person or an institute. The objective of the study is to explore factors required to establish favourable socioeconomic conditions providing students with right direction while implementing necessary policy changes to create suitable pathways in the tertiary education. The paper recommends vertical integration of teaching majors from school, to the university, to the industry which would provide many benefits. Key words: Psychological paradigm, students’ choice, tertiary education, socioeconomic factors.
Highlights
The Sustainable Development Goals are a blueprint for a better, more sustainable future for everyone
Every one of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations as a universal requirement to take action to eradicate poverty, safeguard the environment, and ensure that by 2030 all people live in peace and that prosperity is dependent on education
The paper aims to study the influence of socioeconomic factors that could create a shift in the students’ choice of psychological paradigm in tertiary education a vast population to be covered
Summary
The Sustainable Development Goals are a blueprint for a better, more sustainable future for everyone. Every one of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations as a universal requirement to take action to eradicate poverty, safeguard the environment, and ensure that by 2030 all people live in peace and that prosperity is dependent on education. It is a transformative force that improves people's health and livelihoods, contributes to social stability, and propels long-term economic progress (GPE, 2021). A paradigm shift can occur in a variety of situations (www.investopedia.com, 2019).
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