Career Choice Of Students Research Articles

Factors affecting students' career choice in economics majors in the COVID-19 post-pandemic period: A case study of a private university in Vietnam

The requirement for quantity and quality of human resources, especially occupations in the economics field, has played a significant role in recovering and improving the COVID-19 pandemic economic situation in Vietnam. Therefore, this encouraged economics majors to attract a large number of students to enrol in 2021. This study aims to determine the factors affecting the career choices of economic students in Vietnam. The research focuses on analysing six factors to determine the relationship between variables that help explain students’ compatibility and their chosen majors. A survey questionnaire using simple random sampling collected 309 data points from economics students at a private university in Vietnam. Methodologies such as Cronbach's Alpha, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, regression, and structural equation modelling were employed using SPSS and Amos software to check the correlation between factors and draw conclusions about factors affecting students’ career choices. The results revealed that influencers, interests, financial resources and career opportunities were critical elements that influenced students’ decisions in choosing a major. Interest (to pursue passion) was considered by students in choosing a major - which could also encourage them to develop their own capabilities. Additionally, the data proved that most job selections were based on future employability; therefore, career opportunities had the most positive impact on students’ decisions. The findings of this study identify determinants of students’ choice in economics majors and their relationships and can improve students’ awareness and future orientation before deciding to choose a major. Moreover, this study provides valuable data for universities to formulate and develop strategies to attract students, such as career consulting.

Factors influencing future career interests of pharmacy interns in Saudi Arabia: a survey from 25 colleges of pharmacy

BackgroundHundreds of pharmacists graduate from pharmacy colleges in Saudi Arabia, and various factors influence their choice of career pathway. Very few single-institution studies assessed career choices of pharmacy students with or without evaluating the influencing factors. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate career choices and the associating factors of pharmacy interns from multiple colleges in Saudi Arabia.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study that surveyed pharmacy interns from 25 pharmacy colleges in Saudi Arabia using an online questionnaire. The survey was sent during the last rotation month in the internship year (May–June 2022).ResultsOf 454 participants, 411 (90.5%) were enrolled in Doctor of Pharmacy programs. While most participants were interested in becoming clinical pharmacists (n = 183; 40.3%), a considerable number were also interested in working in different sectors of pharmaceutical companies and industry (n = 127; 28%). Internship training significantly correlated with selecting clinical pharmacy specialist career (r = 0.19; P = 0.0001), whereas salary/financial incentives significantly influenced the choice of working as sales and marketing representatives and pharmacy product specialists in pharmaceutical companies (r = 0.29 and 0.24; P < 0.0001 for both). College courses correlated with choosing academia in pharmaceutical sciences (r = 0.20; P < 0.0001), whereas summer training correlated with the community pharmacy career (r = 0.11; P = 0.02).ConclusionPharmacy colleges should utilize results from this study to enhance the exposure of pharmacy students during their academic years to different pharmacy career pathways by allowing the opportunity to shadow pharmacists from different sectors as part of college courses, inviting previous graduates, and activating the role of academic advisors in career orientation.

A Study on the Correlation between Professional Satisfaction and Career Choice Tendency of Police College Students

At present, there is a general psychological gap between college students before and after their major learning. It is important to understand the students' professional satisfaction and career choice tendency to improve this situation. Taking the students of the police academy as an example, using qualitative research methods, through interviews and analysis of interview data, it is found that the influencing factors of students' professional satisfaction are personal factors, learning factors, work factors and management factors, and the influencing factors of career choice tendency are personal characteristics and practical factors. Based on the current situation that there is no obvious correlation between students' professional satisfaction and career choice tendency in the police academy, it is proposed to improve students' professional satisfaction by improving the degree of connection between courses and grass-roots police and improving the current management system.

Enhancing orientation and sensitisation for informed career choices for Cameroonian university students

Enhancing orientation and sensitisation for informed career choices for Cameroonian university students

Increasing faculty support, respect, and ability to help doctoral students explore non-academic research career opportunities

We examined the role of the NIH-funded Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program at Wayne State University in increasing faculty (1) support for doctoral students exploring non-academic research opportunities, (2) respect for non-academic research, and (3) ability to help students with non-academic research career exploration. Ninety-seven faculty participated in one or more BEST activities over a five-year period. Fifty-three of those faculty (55%) completed an online survey about their participation in the program and their support, respect, and ability to help students explore non-academic research careers. Sixteen of these faculty were also interviewed in depth about their perspectives on the role professional development can play in enhancing faculty perspectives about non-academic research career options for their students. The survey and interview data reveal some changing perceptions of BEST faculty participants in their attitudes toward and respect for non-academic research careers, as well as in their ability to help students in career exploration. These faculty perceptions correlated with their level of participation in BEST activities. Importantly, this study also showed that some faculty believe they lack the experience and connections outside of academia to adequately support doctoral students' career exploration. The results of this NIH-funded BEST program on faculty attitudes underscore the influence of federally funded programs in changing institutional attitudes towards supporting student career choices that have broad societal impact.

Influence of Personality Variables on Career Choices of Senior Secondary School Students in Lagos State: Implications for Career Guidance in Post Covid-19 Era

Influence of Personality Variables on Career Choices of Senior Secondary School Students in Lagos State: Implications for Career Guidance in Post Covid-19 Era

Examination of Career Choice Competency from Self-Consciousness Level Perspective

This research aims to determine the relationship between university students' self-consciousness levels and their career choice competencies, to examine the predictive level of self-consciousness and career choice competency and to examine the level of self-consciousness and career choice competence based on education level and gender. The research was designed as a relational screening model, which is one of the descriptive survey types. The research group consists of undergraduate and associate degree students studying at various state universities in Turkey. The research group consists of a total of 569 university students, 398 of whom (69.9%) are female and 171 of whom (30.1%) are male, aged between 18 and 24. 268 (47.1%) associate and 301 (52.9%) undergraduate degree students participated in the research. The average age of the research group was 20.12. In the data collection process; the Self-consciousness Scale, Student Career Construction Inventory and Personal Information Form were used. According to the results of the correlation analysis; a low level of positive and significant relationship was found between the students' self-consciousness levels and career choice competencies (r=.147). According to the results of regression analysis; it was found that the level of self-consciousness predicts career choice competency at a statistically significant level. The findings obtained from this study were discussed based on the literature.

Scoping review of medical students' perceptions of the field of dermatology.

Although perceived barriers to applying to dermatology have been researched among medical students, there remains a dearth of literature dedicated to understanding perceptions that medical students have of the field of dermatology and dermatologists. A review of the literature in Embase, Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect were carried out to identify articles and abstracts between 2016 and 2021 relating to medical student perceptions of the field of dermatology. Peer-reviewed English studies measuring attitudes/level of interest in dermatology or other specialities, understanding of dermatologic topics, procedures, and/or scope of practice were included. Duplicate studies and conference abstracts were excluded. All publications were screened using the PRISMA-Sc guidelines. Findings were summarised and tabulated accordingly. A total of nine articles met inclusion criteria and eight are included in this review since one was not accessible online. Notable findings include non-US medical students perceiving dermatology as monotonous, stigmatized, unfamiliar, and difficult to access with a misunderstanding of the diversity and severity of the conditions dermatologists treat. No data on US medical student perceptions was found. Perceptions were found to be influential in career planning: medical students may reject specialities after exposure to negative comments on the field. Factors attracting students to dermatology include the appeal of being a dermatologist, media portrayal, and dermatologists' influence on patients' lives. Completion of dermatology-related activities improved medical student interest, comfort, and understanding of the field. Early dermatology exposure in US undergraduate premedical students led to heightened interest in the field, more confidence in ability to find dermatology mentors, and increased perception that dermatology serves the needs of underserved communities. This review demonstrates the need to further investigate medical student perceptions of dermatology, particularly in the United States. Perceptions of medical specialities can impact medical student career choices. Understanding which misconceptions may be preventing students from exploring dermatology can inform efforts towards improving diversity, equity, and inclusion: translating to an equitable match and improving patient outcomes. Limitations include exclusion of articles published before 2016, geographic variability in studies, and limited data on evolving student perceptions over time.

Career choice of tourism students in a triple-whammy crisis.

Hong Kong hospitality and tourism industry has been battered by the triple whammy of social unrest, Sino-US trade war and COVID-19 pandemic in recent years. To understand how vulnerable tourism students may be in terms of career shock when facing the three major challenges, 407 tourism students in Hong Kong were surveyed. Structural equation modelling found a positive correlation between affect (an intrinsic, motivating factor) and extraneous events (an extrinsic, demotivating factor), indicating that motivation and demotivating factors may co-exist. Affect was more positively correlated with three career choice outcomes (intent to join the industry, desire for a lifelong career, and resilience in face of unfavourable circumstances) than was Extraneous. In face of career shock arising from extraneous events, tourism students still tend to have a strong intent to join the workforce, take it as a lifelong career, and remain resilient despite the hardship. However, the career shock was a greater concern for those in hotel-related disciplines and for students aged over 20 than younger ones. The findings offer an empirical basis to guide policy makers, academia and the industry in strategy formulation to ensure sustainable quality and manpower supply in the post-crisis future.

Gender Perspective in Motivation to Study Medicine and Option of Future Practice; A Cross-Sectional Survey in Two Medical Colleges of Karachi, Pakistan

Objective: To access the reasons that are the driving force for joining the medical field, whether willingly, by parents' wish, or because clinicians are the role models and the career choice of the medical students, Methods: This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted at Jinnah Medical &amp; Dental College and Dow University, Karachi, from May 2018 to November 2018. All the undergraduate medical (MBBS) students were randomly selected, choosing 40 students from each class in an equal number according to gender (20 female students and 20 male students), first to final years from both of the colleges. Consent to participation was obtained verbally from all of the individuals. A questioner was structured regarding demographic information along with reasons for choosing the medical profession and specialty choice for a future career. All the information was collected by using the questioner based self-made study proforma. Results: A total of 400 students were studied. The majority of the students 59.6% were aged 20–22 years, while 40.5% were 23–26 years old. According to the reasons for choosing the medical profession, 37.0% were due to personal interest and parental wishes, 6.8% said their parents are doctors and they are following them, 28.5% students choose the medical profession to serve humanity, 10.5% chose it for high income, 10.3% followed it as a role model, and 7.0% had multiple other reasons. Most common career choices were 26.5% medicine, 30.0% surgery, 5.3% gynaecology, and 7.5% public health, while 8.0% of students still had not decided. Reasons for choosing the medical profession were statistically significant according to age and gender (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The choice of medical education in Pakistan is still affected by stereotypes thoughts with typical eastern influences. Parental wish is a strong and prevailing factor, followed by to serve humanity. Lack of career counselling and guidelines results in the health industry losing many future doctors every year, as well as loss of potential resources for their training. Keywords: Factors, medical profession, gender, career choice

Gender stereotypes and career choices: A cross-sectional study on a group of South African students in construction programmes

Gendered perceptions may determine the aspirations and expectations, as well as the academic and career choice of young people. This article examines the role of gender stereotypes as a predictor of career choices of students in construction. A survey of 229 conveniently sampled students, enrolled in construction-related programmes was conducted. The objectives of the study are to measure the relationship between gender stereotypes and career choice behaviour, and to measure the effect of gender and socio-economic status on how gender stereotypes influence student’s career choices. The Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis test were used to test for significant differences between gender and socio-economic status (SES) groups. Results show that, as opposed to men, women seem to perceive gender stereotypes as having more influence on their career choices than men. The study finds statistically significant differences in gender stereotypes among the low and medium socio-economic groups.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced nursing students' academic experience and career choices? A qualitative descriptive analysis

COVID-19 control measures influenced education and training environments and profoundly impacted nursing students’ career prospects and academic lives. This study intends to elucidate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students’ academic experience and career choices. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted at a 4-year university in Japan, using semi-structured interviews with 14 nursing students. Sandelowski's qualitative descriptive analysis was conducted. We identified 11 categories that summarize COVID-19’s influence on students’ academic experience and career choices: “Forced change to a new learning system,” “Difficult learning thoroughly with restricted face-to-face interactions,” “Worries regarding teacher evaluations when face-to-face interactions are restricted,” “Adapting to changes in the learning environment,” “Finding new ways to learn due to the different learning environment,” “Worries regarding career decision-making after losing opportunities to obtain career information,” “Fully utilizing limited information resources in deciding where to work while being influenced by others,” “Coping with a confusing new job hunting system,” “Worries about becoming a nurse without enough practical experience,” “Conscious of working as a nurse while facing infections,” and “Support from those around me is helpful in an unfamiliar environment.” The categories comprised four elements: academic impact, employment/career impact, future impact on working as a nurse, and environmental support. Building an online education/training program, ensuring the availability of regular psychological support, providing abundant information on employment, installing an information desk, and providing regular feedback were considered imperative for supporting nursing students.

Career Choice of The Students, What is Important?

This study aims to determine the factors considered by students in choosing a career after graduating from college. The research population is students of the 4 largest universities in Malang, they are Brawijaya University, State University of Malang, University of Muhammadiyah Malang and State Islamic University of Malang. The sample of the study was 200 respondents with details of each university 50 respondents, respondents who filled out the complete questionnaire were 134. The analysis tool was factor analysis with 24 variables originating from the voice of respondents. From the data analysis process, 16 variables were worthy of analysis and grouped into 6 factors. The results showed that there were 6 factors for student career choice are: financial, job information, opportunity, social environment, challenge and interest, with financial being the dominant factor.

People, Not Programs: Improving Diversity in the Family Medicine Workforce.

Patients are best served by a health care workforce that reflects the diversity of their community. Increasing diversity of family medicine requires a long-term effort to recruit more medical students from underrepresented in medicine (URiM, defined as people of Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Pacific Islander heritage) backgrounds into family medicine residencies. This paper examines factors that influence URiM medical students to choose family medicine residencies. Data were collected via a Council of Academic Family Medicine Educational Research Alliance (CERA) survey of family medicine clerkship directors. Correlations examined associations between the percent URiM faculty, percent URiM preceptors, percent clerkship cases addressing health equity, and the percent of URiM students choosing family medicine residencies. t tests determined associations between clerkship director race, preclinical electives on health equity, department faculty champion for diversity, and department diversity activities; and the percentage of URiM students choosing family medicine residencies. Survey response rate was 49%. Two factors had a positive relationship with the percentage of graduating students who were URiM choosing family medicine residencies: having a higher percentage of faculty who were URiM (r=0.33, P=.004) and having a higher percentage of preceptors who are URiM (rs=.386, P=.001). We found no such association for having cases addressing health equity, offering preclinical electives, departments with a faculty champion for diversity, clerkship director race, or a department's diversity activities. The presence of teaching faculty and community preceptors from URiM backgrounds is correlated with the rate at which students who are URiM choose family medicine. People, rather than activities, seem to influence the career choices of students from URiM backgrounds.

Factors Associated with Medical Students' Career Choices Regarding Internal Medicine in Uganda.

BackgroundThere is an unmet need for internal medicine physicians in Uganda owing to the growing burden of diseases. This study aimed at evaluating the factors associated with career choices of undergraduate medical students regarding internal medicine in Uganda.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study in the first 3 weeks of October 2021 via WhatsApp messenger. Medical students in the 3rd to 5th year of study who had completed internal medicine clinical rotations and pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree at 7 Ugandan universities (4 public and 3 private) were enrolled. Multivariable logistic regression model was constructed to determine factors associated with a career choice in internal medicine.ResultsWe enrolled 418 participants, median age was 24 (interquartile range (IQR): 23–26) years, 67.7% were male, and 36.1% had a family member or relative who was a doctor. Most of the students (84.0%) were interested in research. The top three most preferred specialties were internal medicine (52.6%), surgery (51.2%), and obstetrics and gynaecology (51.0%). Overall, 186 (44.5%) participants reported plans to pursue a Master of Medicine degree in internal medicine. Interest in research was the only factor independently associated with 2.5-fold higher odds of pursuing a career in internal medicine (adjusted odds ratio: 2.5, 95% CI: 1.4–4.6, p = 0.003). About 73% of the participants strongly agreed that internal medicine requires wide reading.ConclusionThere is a strong interest to pursue a career in internal medicine among Ugandan medical students. We recommend an increase in training opportunities in Internal Medicine, especially in view of the growing disease burden and increasing population growth.

Level of Determinants of TVET Career Choice and Relation to Locale: A Study on Diploma Level Engineering Students

Career choice of students differs due to many factors which influence their decision on whether or not to pursue their career of choice. Since making a career choice becomes a turning point in a student’s life, it requires careful consideration. This research identifies the level of the five determinants (academic interest, self-efficacy, financial benefits, non-financial benefits, and family expectations) of TVET career choice, especially in diploma-level engineering students, and their association with each other. The study adopts a quantitative approach by using a survey design. The respondents are selected using a simple random sampling technique. The data are collected by questionnaire through google form at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the total of 215 questionnaires emailed to the first-year students, 205 questionnaire forms are counted as valid. The data are analysed descriptively and inferentially using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 25 as the main analysis tool. The finding shows a high level of self-efficacy, and all five determinants are strongly associated with one another. Also, these five determinants differ across the locale.

Comfort With Uncertainty in Medical Students and Their Residency Choice: A Residency Research Network of Texas Study.

Little is known about how comfort with uncertainty (CwU) influences career choice in medical students. The authors of this study examined the correlation between CwU and primary care career choice. In academic years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, the authors distributed surveys to third-year medical students from eight US medical schools, seven in Texas. The survey tool included two CwU scales and one comfort with ambiguity scale. Other questions covered career plans, family and personal background, and student debt. In the subjects' fourth year of medical school, authors obtained match data from the medical schools and the authors further communicated with the students where indicated. The primary outcome was the composite score of the three scales correlated to career choice, with a focus on primary care and family medicine. Among 642 participants, there was no difference in CwU scores between students who matched into primary care versus specialty fields (3.39 vs 3.37 average of three scales, P=.65, each individual scale NS) or family medicine (FM) vs all other fields (3.39 vs 3.37 average of three scales, P=.81). Other bivariate predictors of FM choice were more similar than different to previous studies, such as osteopathic more likely than allopathic, lower family income, planning to care for underserved populations, and had a primary care role model. Logistic regression found the two biggest predictors of FM were osteopathic training and the importance of educating patients about health promotion and disease prevention. We found no correlation between CwU and medical student career choice for primary care or FM. We discuss confounding factors that may impact results, as well as recommendations for medication education and public policy.

The Image of Chemistry and a Stereotypical View on Chemists as Important Factors for a Chemistry-Related Career Choice of Students

Scientists are often described as smart and logical thinkers but lacking in the so-called “soft skills.” Well-known TV series such as “The Big Bang Theory” and “Breaking Bad” have also shaped these stereotypical ideas in society. In the present study, a total of 1013 students in grades 8 and 11 were asked about factors that influenced a chemistry-related career choice. Since interest is considered an important factor influencing the career choice, the focus of this study was placed on images and stereotypes compared with academic self-concepts. The models calculated by multiple linear regressions showed significant differences in relation to grades but insignificant in terms of school type. A chemistry-related career choice of 11th grade students was based on the image of chemistry lessons and the distance between self-description and the view of a stereotypical chemical prototype whereas in grade 8 factors such as their grade in chemistry or factors of the academic self-concept also influenced this decision. The results point out the need to promote vocational orientation in chemistry lessons. It is particularly important that students have the opportunity to form a realistic image of chemists.

Influence of parental factors on career choice among senior secondary school students in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

The study investigated the influence of parental factors on career choice among senior secondary two (SS2) students in Federal Capital Territory (FCT): The aim of the study was to ascertain whether parental factors such as parental educational level, parent’s socio-economic status, parental values, parental work performance and parent-child relationships influenced career choices of students. Five research questions were raised to guide the study. Five null hypotheses were formulated and tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey design with a population of 20,163 senior secondary two students (SS2). Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted in the study. A random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 360 respondents selected from 12 public secondary schools across the six Area Councils in FCT. A self-structured instrument developed by the researcher titled “Student’s Career Choice Questionnaire’’ (SCCQ) was used for data collection. A pilot test was conducted to test the validity and reliability of the instrument. A reliability co-efficient of 0.70 was confirmed using the split half method. Spearman Brown prediction formula was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency counts, percentages for demographic data, mean score and standard deviation to answer the research question. The study found that parental factors have significance influence on career choices of senior secondary students in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was, therefore, recommended that teachers, parents and career guidance counsellors should take into cognizance the influence of these parental factors, as they guide students through the process of career selection.

The changing role of pre-admission work experience (clinical visits) in Therapeutic Radiography, Diagnostic Radiography and Operating Department Practice: Student perspectives (Part 1)

IntroductionClinical visits (work experience opportunities) are a recommended part of admissions processes for many diagnostic and therapeutic radiography courses but not for operating department practice (ODP) where observational visits are challenging for applicants to obtain. The Covid-19 pandemic interrupted access to visits for all prospective students; this study presents a review of the value of clinical visits and alternatives. MethodsThis article reports the initial qualitative phase of a three-phase mixed methods study. Using a critical realist approach, focus groups explored first year student experiences of the ‘ideal’ pre-admission clinical visit and alternative resources. A structured review of Online Prospectus (OLP) entries was undertaken by two student researchers to ascertain the requirements for clinical visits for the three professions. ResultsFour focus groups included 25 first year students interviewed prior to their first clinical placement (14 therapeutic radiography, 5 diagnostic radiography and 6 ODP students). Three themes were constructed, namely: informing career choices, the clinical visit experience, and the value of clinical visits. Clinical visits affirmed rather than inspired career choices. The best timing for a visit was before admission interviews and optimal duration was a full day. Interacting with current students was the most valued aspect. Videos and simulations provided in-depth information about the professional role and allowed replay, but some participants found the videos uninspiring. OLP entries present a confusing picture for applicants who may be researching several Universities and professions. ConclusionClinical visits were deemed ‘vital’ to radiography student career choices, yet ODPs who could not access visits were comfortable with videos. Simulated visits are a safe option amidst the pandemic but must capture the dynamic and patient-centred nature of practice to accurately inform career choices.