Factors Influencing Career Choice Research Articles

Motivating Factors Influencing Student Paramedic Choice of Paramedicine as a Career

Introduction This study aimed to identify and assess the factors, motivations and influences on undergraduate students’ choice of paramedicine for their studies and ultimately a career in paramedicine. Methods A survey was available to 205 first-year Bachelor of Paramedic Science students to assess background, motivational factors and influences on choosing their undergraduate studies. Results The response rate to an online survey distributed to 205 students yielded an almost 25% response rate (n=51). Altruistic factors were the main reason students chose to study for a degree in paramedic science and ultimately a career in paramedicine. Although essential, extrinsic, sociodemographic and interpersonal factors were less motivating factors. Despite other research suggesting media coverage leads to increased student enrolments, the media coverage of paramedics as frontline health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ‘lights and sirens’ effect of ambulance/paramedic reality television shows as influences were not highly regarded. Conclusion The altruistic factors influencing career choices in paramedicine are generally similar across the healthcare industry. In this review, the motivating nature of extrinsic, interpersonal and sociodemographic factors was generally inconclusive. However, these factors may well apply to a university's initial recruitment strategy and as a factor for ambulance services to consider when identifying the motivating factor of a student paramedic to join the workforce.

Career Preferences and Factors Influencing the Career Choice of Senior High Students of a Catholic School

The adolescent stage is considered one of the challenging stages in human development. A stage where a student is planning and preparing himself in a role, he would like to take part in the community by taking his desired course or job to uplift his dignity as a person. Career decision making is undoubtedly one of the most difficult and challenging in any students' life. As students continue to college, wisely choosing a career greatly impacts their future career life. For some instances, changing courses could be a cause of having the wrong decision in choosing a career that could lead to a waste of time, resources, and career frustration. Hence, the paper assessed the degree of career preferences and the extent of factors influencing the career choices of senior high school students in a Catholic School in Antique during the school year 2019-2020. Likewise, it compared the students 'career preferences and factors influencing career choices in terms of their demographics. Also, it correlated career preferences and the influence of factors in career choices.

Factors Influencing Career Choices Made by Internal Medicine Residents in Ahvaz, Iran

Factors Influencing Career Choices Made by Internal Medicine Residents in Ahvaz, Iran

Factors influencing career choice among optometry students: A questionnaire-based study

An optometrist plays a central role in the busy, routine practice of an ophthalmologist, often the point of first contact. More and more higher educational institutions are offering a plethora of technology-based paramedical training courses. Optometry is one such field that has, in parallel, benefitted by the growth of technology. Despite so many other options being available, optometry continues to enjoy popularity. We undertook this study to assess what ticks inside the minds of young adolescents, and makes them choose optometry, to define their career track. Using Google forms and census sampling, we were able to get responses from 40 BSc Optometry students, across all years of the course. We found females outnumber males, hugely. Among the several factors that influence the decision-making in favor of optometry, the top ones included positive course credentials, huge market opportunities, altruism, pleasant work-life balance, and being perceived as a doctor.

Factors Associated with Choice of Career in Family Medicine Among Junior Doctors in Oman.

ObjectivesThe number of family physicians in Oman is far below that recommended by the World Health Organization. This study aimed to determine factors influencing junior doctors’ choice of a career in family medicine.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted between March and June 2018 and targeted applicants to Oman Medical Specialty Board residency programmes during the 2018–2019 academic year. Applicants were grouped according to their choice of either family medicine (n = 64) or other specialities (n = 81). A self-administered questionnaire was utilised to compare the applicants’ sociodemographic characteristics, factors influencing their choice of career and their Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) personality traits.ResultsA total of 52 family medicine and 43 other residency applicants participated in the study (response rates: 81.3% and 53.1%, respectively). Most family medicine applicants were female (86.5%), married (65.4%) and resided in rural areas (73.1%); moreover, 19.2% were ≥30 years of age. Overall, emphasis on continuity of care, opportunity to deal with a variety of medical problems, the ability to use a wide range of skills and knowledge, early exposure to the discipline, opportunity to teach and perform research and the influence of family or friends were important factors in determining choice of a career in family medicine. Moreover, the MBTI analysis revealed that family medicine applicants were commonly extroverted-sensing-thinking-judging personality types.ConclusionKnowledge of the factors influencing career choice among junior doctors may be useful in determining future admission policies in order to increase the number of family physicians in Oman.

An exploration of the factors influencing career choice in mental health.

To identify the factors that are associated with considering a career in mental health. The mental health specialty is facing a recruitment crisis in the United Kingdom but there is limited evidence about which factors encourage and discourage people from considering a career in mental health. Quantitative, observational, online survey using a multiple ordinal logistic regression model to identify if there were any significant predictors of the extent to which participants would consider a career in mental health. The design and write up of the study were guided by the STROBE checklist. We gathered the views of 231 participants (female=188, 81.7%) aged between 16-65 (mean=22.7, SD=8.9), using an online survey, the majority of whom were studying on, or graduates of, psychology/social studies degrees. Information was gathered about the extent to which a range of factors influenced consideration of a career in mental health. The majority (71.2%) of participants reported that they would definitely or probably consider undertaking a career in mental health, and over half (51.4%) would consider a career as a mental health nurse. The ability to help others and receiving appropriate training required for the role were important career choice factors. Being female, having a mental health condition and greater knowledge of mental health were associated with a significantly greater likelihood of considering a career in mental health, while having had experience of working with people with mental health difficulties was significantly negatively associated. Students and graduates of psychology and social studies degrees appear to be a large, untapped recruitment pool for mental health services. The results can inform more targeted recruitment strategies and development of suitable career pathways for those interested in a career in mental health.

Factors Influencing Postgraduate Career Decisions of Ophthalmology Residents

Abstract Objective This study aims to identify factors that influence ophthalmology residents' decision to pursue fellowship training or to practice comprehensive ophthalmology after residency. Design This is a cross-sectional study. Methods An anonymous survey was sent to ophthalmology residents in the United States from the graduating class of 2018. The main outcome measure was the decision to seek fellowship training or to practice comprehensive ophthalmology. Information on demographics, residency program characteristics, and factors influencing career choices were collected. Results The overall response rate was 24.0% (112/467). Among the 112 respondents, 88 (78.6%) matched into subspecialty training. Compared with residents entering comprehensive ophthalmology, there was a greater proportion of Asians (37.5 vs. 8.3%) and a smaller proportion of non-Hispanic whites (47.7 vs. 70.8%, p = 0.029) among residents pursuing fellowship training. Residents pursuing fellowships had fewer children (0.4 vs. 0.8, p = 0.049), had less debt (median debt ≤ $100,000 vs. > $200,000, p = 0.008), had more first-author publications (4.3 vs. 1.2, p< 0.001), decided on their postgraduate career path earlier (median time postgraduate second year [PGY2] versus postgraduate third year [PGY3], p = 0.016), and were more likely to plan to practice in an academic setting (51.1 vs. 29.2%, p< 0.001) and in an urban location (44.3 vs. 12.5%, p = 0.004). In a multiple logistic regression model, factors predictive of fellowship training included a desire to acquire special skills (odds ratio [OR] =4.39; 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 1.70–16.37) and work with new technology (OR = 2.92; 95% CI: 1.16–10.02). Factors that predicted a career in comprehensive ophthalmology were higher levels of educational debt (OR = 0.35; 95% CI: 0.12–0.77), a later timing of postgraduate decision (OR = 0.17; 95% CI: 0.02–0.65), and lifestyle considerations (OR = 0.13; 95% CI: 0.03–0.36). Gender, prestige, or perceived favorable job market was not significant factors. Conclusion The majority of U.S. ophthalmology residents matched into fellowships. A desire to gain special skills and a desire to work with new technology were major factors influencing residents to seek fellowship training. Lifestyle considerations and educational debt were more important in the decision to choose a comprehensive ophthalmology career. Future research that includes more trainees and programs may minimize the selection bias issues present in this study.

Career aspirations and factors influencing career choices of optometry students in Ghana

Optometry students in clinical years are usually faced with the challenges of making a career choice in or outside optometry. This cross sectional study was conducted to investigate the career aspirations of optometry students in Ghana. All students in their fourth to sixth year who consented to participate in the study responded to a questionnaire which explored: demographic characteristics, career aspirations, and factors influencing their choices. Descriptive statistics was used to present data as frequencies, proportions and percentages. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate relationships between variables. Two hundred and nine students from the two optometry training institutions in Ghana; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (49.8%) and University of Cape Coast (51.2%) responded to the questionnaire. The mean (SD) age of students was 23.6 (1.9) years (males = 65.6%). On seeking admission into the university, optometry (65.6%) and human biology/medicine (28.2%) were the leading first choice programmes among participants. Participants largely aspire to be in clinical practice (64.6%) or Academia/Research (28.2%). The major factors which influenced career choices were interest in career field (64.1%) and potential good income (38.3%). Females were twice more likely to practice optometry and pursue an interest in paediatric optometry than males. Institution of study (p = .028) and information on career opportunities (p = .018) were significant predictors of students’ decision to pursue a career in academia/research. Optometry students in Ghana largely aspire to be in clinical practice, a finding which is useful for optometry training institutions and relevant stakeholders in developing the optometry programme and projecting its future in Ghana.

Understanding the factors influencing career choices in India: From the students' perspectives

For shaping up a good career, it is necessary to go through a good career choice process. To attract students and for formulating better strategies, marketers of educational institutes need to understand the factors influencing career choices. The study aims to qualitatively capture the perspectives of Indian students on the factors influencing their career choices. Utilising the constructionist-interpretivist paradigm, 33 Indian students between the age range 19 and 30 were interviewed. The thematic-based analysis of the interviews revealed that the career choices made by most of the students had been under the influence of peers, parents or society. Findings suggest that convenience, family background, societal status, family income and parental pressure are the factors that are responsible for career choices in India. The results provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in the educational sector as well as implications to stimulate future research.

Factors Influencing Undergraduates Choice of Teaching as a Career (Fit-Choice) in Nigeria

This paper examined the factors influencing career choice in Nigeria using the (FIT-choice) scale of Watt and Richardson (2007). The study was guided by three research questions and the suitability of the scale for Nigeria was sought. The study used a survey design using purposive sampling technique to obtain a sample of 225 students from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. The obtained data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results obtained showed social utility values as the most influential factors in choosing teaching as a career in Nigeria. The study also found that teaching was not only a highly expert career but that undergraduates’ decision to become teachers is a function of satisfaction. The study recommended that both the Federal and State governments should provide better remuneration for teachers to boast their morale.

Understanding the factors influencing career choices in India: from the students' perspectives

Understanding the factors influencing career choices in India: from the students' perspectives

African American Otolaryngologists: Current Trends and Factors Influencing Career Choice.

1) Identify factors that influence African American physicians to choose a career in otolaryngology; 2) determine the predominant practice setting for African American otolaryngologists who can be role models; and 3) determine if the presence of an African American otolaryngologist in academic setting influences career choice. Survey methodology included a 15-item survey to determine trends in practice and factors that influenced choice of specialty. The results were reviewed for trends influencing career choice and practice location and stratified by age group. Most African American otolaryngologists are in academic practice and have subspecialty fellowship training. Enjoying medical student clerkship was the most frequently cited reason why African Americans chose otolaryngology as a career regardless of age. Early exposure was a driving factor in those 30 to 40 years old. Receiving mentorship was less influential in career choice for all age groups, but there was a positive association between those who were mentored in training and those who mentor faculty. The findings suggest the continued need for initiatives to increase African Americans in our specialty. Encouraging early exposure, intentional mentoring of students, and development of African American role models who can be mentors may help increase the number of African American otolaryngologist faculty. This can help our specialty achieve racial parity in a percentage that matches the number of African Americans in the United States workforce. 5 Laryngoscope, 130:2336-2342, 2020.

Examination of Expert Validation on Developing a Factors Influencing Career Choice Malaysian Vocational College Teachers’ Model

Teaching profession is often seen as a non-rewarding career due to high burden duties that the teachers have to endure. Consequently, many teachers lose interest in teaching, which resulted in a lack of job satisfaction. However, this profession has been chosen due to intrinsic, extrinsic and altruistic motivation. In view of this, there are some factors that are not explored in depth in a teaching career at Vocational Colleges. Therefore, this paper intends to develop an instrument on the factors influencing career choice model among Malaysian Vocational College teachers. Using the five experts’ consensus through the online questionnaires, Fleiss Kappa (K) is then used to evaluate the level of agreement between the raters. The development of the constructs are based on 114 literature review articles. There are six major key factors found: family influence, socio-cultural influence, individual, situational and spiritual. There are 130 items developed and the overall finding K value is 0.55. Nevertheless, the K value within six major key factors is 0.4 to 0.86. The expert panels agree that this questionnaire might be acceptable with some improvement based on their additional comments in the online form. Based on this validation process, this questionnaire can be used in selecting quality of Malaysian Vocational College teachers or TVET instructors. For the next step, this questionnaire will be conducted on 52 excellent teachers at Malaysian Vocational Colleges to understand in depth the key factors that significantly influence the decision of an individual to enter the vocational teaching profession in Malaysian Vocational Colleges. In future, the findings on this research will expose rich sources on the field of teaching and will be helpful to identify some high-quality TVET teachers in Malaysian Vocational College.

Career choice of real estate students in Nigeria

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the career preferences of real estate students and the predisposing factors influencing the choice of career. The study also analysed the gender and socioeconomic variations with respect to the career preferences and factors influencing the career choice of real estate students in an emergent market like Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach Closed-ended questionnaires were administered on final year real estate students in the three Federal universities offering real estate in Southwestern Nigeria. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean ranking, independent t-test, analysis of variance and correlation analysis. Findings The findings showed that the predominant individual factors influencing career choice of real estate students were personal career interest, the magnitude of initial salary, future financial prospects and job security. Furthermore, while intrinsic and economic/financial factors were the major themes influencing respondents’ career choice, the influence of a third party was less a likely determinant. Analysis of gender differences showed that there was a statistical difference between the male and female respondents with respect to the intrinsic and career exposure factors. Research limitations/implications The study has implications for real estate students, career advisers/academic counsellors, organisations employing the services of real estate graduates, and educational institutions and policy stakeholders in the real estate sector. The study also has implication for real estate professional bodies in Nigeria and other emergent markets. Originality/value This is perhaps the first attempt that examined the factors influencing the career choice of real estate students in an emergent market like Nigeria, especially from the perspectives of gender and socioeconomic variations.

Factors Influencing Career Choices

Almost every individual is to face the challenge of the occupational choice problem at one or another time. However, students are particularly to encounter such problem while the selection of study programmes. It is widely believed, particularly by students, that selection of study programmes is the major factor, which leads the students to struggle for their desired future career. This study attempted to explore the roles of mothers, fathers, tutors, future income, future status, and societal difference by labelling all of such factors as “Influencers” on the career choice of young students. From this perspective, cross-sectional data based on primary data collection was gathered from different university students based in Karachi via a developed questionnaire and through nonprobabilistic convenience sampling. The gathered data was, subsequently, analyzed through one sample t-test and one way repeated Measure ANOVA by employing SPSS statistical package. The result of the study highlighted the relative importance of various career choice influences & that averages of variables of influence are statistically different F (4.215, 699.727)= 27.405, p<o.o5. These results could be used to make the student opt the right career path and excel in the desired domain.

Future ophthalmology practice pattern: A survey of Saudi Board of Ophthalmology residents

PurposeThe main purpose of the study was to examine and identify factors that influence the future practice pattern of Saudi Board of Ophthalmology residents as well as their academic goals. This study also aimed to compare the plans and career goals of the current Saudi ophthalmology residents with a former cohort of Saudi ophthalmology residents. MethodsAll current residents of Saudi Board of Ophthalmology were invited to complete an anonymous online survey in March 2017. Residents were contacted by email. The survey contained questions on demographics, plans and factors influencing career choice of the residents in their future. Data were categorized by gender. Chi-square was used to assess the effect of gender on outcomes where appropriate. ResultsOf 150 residents surveyed, 91 (61%) responded to the survey. Having the ability to combine medicine and surgery was the most motivating factor for pursuing an ophthalmology residency training program (81% of respondents). Most residents expressed an interest in providing refractive surgery (62%), being involved in research activities (85%) and working part-time in the private sector (73%). The majority (81%) expressed a desire to practice in an urban setting as well as pursuing fellowship training (81%). Anterior segment (31%) and surgical retina (15%) were the most popular choices for fellowship training. ConclusionIncreasing interest in joining fellowship training programs (mostly in surgical subspecialties) and being involved in research activities among current generation of ophthalmology residents have been observed compared to a previous cohort study in the same country.

Tracer Study of Building Engineering Education Graduates for Academic Year 2012-2015

This study originated from the absence of career data from graduates of the Building Engineering Education Study Program at Padang State University. The purpose of this tracer study is to obtain data on graduate work, specifically the objectives to be achieved are knowing the career choices of graduates of Building Engineering Education study programs. Data collection techniques using a Guttman scale questionnaire and data analysis techniques using descriptive analysis. The population in this study were students graduating from the S-1 Building Engineering Education study program from graduates in 2012 to 2015. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a sample of 88 respondents. Data found that 88 graduates who had worked were 96.59% with a description of 30.68% working in the education sector, 52.68% working in construction services and 13.64% working in other fields. The biggest factor influencing career choices in education is the internal factor with sub indicators of work characteristics 88.89%. Factors influencing career choices in construction services are external factors with 93.48% sub indicator of communication and financial awards (salary) 83.33%. Factors that influence career choices in other fields are external factors with sub indicators of the graduate process getting a job 12.50%.

Career Choice, Barriers, and Prospects of Asian American Social Workers

The current study explored factors influencing career choices of Asian American social workers and assessed if their personal characteristics and career-related experiences affected their perceived glass ceiling, perception of ethnic discrimination, and perception of career prospects. A total of 208 Asian American social work administrators, supervisors, practitioners and graduate social work students participated in a comprehensive online survey. Participants provided basic demographic and career-related information and completed a set of measures to explore their reasons of choosing social work as their career, and their career perceptions and prospects. Correlation analyses and multiple regression analyses were used to identify predictors of their perception of ethnic discrimination, perceived glass ceiling, and perception of career prospects. The findings showed that altruistic reasons were very important to extremely important in their choice of social work as their career. Social work idealism was found to associate positively with both altruistic reasons and professional concerns of choosing social work. There was a significant relationship between participant’s immigration status and family influence on their career choice. Those who were not born in the U.S. were more likely to be influenced by their family in their career choice than those who were born in in the U.S. Those whose parents were not born in the U.S. were more likely to be influenced by their family expectations on their career choice than either of their parents was born in the U.S. Perceptions of organizational fairness was found to be a strong predictor of perceived glass ceiling, perception of ethnic discrimination, and perception of career prospects. Implications of the findings for social work education and future research were discussed.

Factors influencing career choice of tertiary students in Ghana

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that influence Ghanaian tertiary students’ career choices. The paper explores the dimensionality of the career choice factors within the Ghanaian context and also ascertains their degree of influence on students’ career choices.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs survey method of research and a set of questionnaire was used to examine the factors that influence students’ career choices. A total of 354 undergraduate students from the Ashesi University College in Ghana participated in the study. Factor analysis was conducted on the career choice factors and differences in response between science and business students were ascertained by means of independent sample t-test.FindingsThe findings of this study indicate that university students in Ghana place much premium on intrinsic value and employability/financial prospect in their career choice decisions than such factors as prestige and desired working conditions.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this study are relevant for policymakers and tertiary education providers interested in making the study of science an attractive option for university students in Ghana.Originality/valueThe findings of this paper highlight some of the underlining reasons for the unpopularity of the study of sciences among university students in Ghana.

FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER CHOICE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS

Choosing a career is a complex and multi-factorial decision-making process that is based on several personal, situational and organizational factors. The purpose of this study is a literature review to determine factors influencing career choice among nursing students. The literature review displays that nursing students make their career decisions from a combination of personal interests in health care and their desire to help others. From the beginning of the studies students may have strong career preferences. Before they graduate and eventually decide about the future workplace, their career choices undergo several transitions. Career choices are influenced both by the students inclination before starting medical school as well as any exposure during training in medical school. Experiences in chosen specialties during training as well as the social environment of the medical school, the teaching programme and clinical staff role models can influence career preferences.