Interest In Careers Research Articles

Factors that Influence Accounting Students' Interest in Careers in Sharia Banking (Empirical Study at Indo Global Mandiri University)

This study aims to examine the influence of religiosity, Islamic accounting knowledge, labor market considerations, financial rewards, work environment, and family or friends on the interests of students accounting study program of Indo Global Mandiri University for a career in Islamic banking. The data used are primary data. The data collection technique was carried out by surveying 50 respondents. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analyses. The results prove that the consideration of the labor market, financial rewards, and the work environment have a positive effect on student interest in a career in Islamic banking. Meanwhile, religiosity, knowledge of Islamic accounting, and the environment of family or friends do not have a positive effect on student interest in a career in Islamic banking.

A comparison of the parental values of children's extracurricular music learning in Guilin, China and in Tampa, United States.

Many parents enroll their children in extracurricular music activities. However, cultural differences may contribute to parents' different values that ultimately influence their behaviors and attitudes. This cross-cultural study aimed to compare the value parents have on their children's private music education by examining four cases in Guilin, Guangxi (China) and Tampa, Florida (United States). Two main research questions guided this study: (1) How do parents in Guilin and Tampa perceive and value their children's music learning? (2) Does the value parents hold for their children's extracurricular music activities differ across different cultural contexts? If so, how do parents' values and perceptions of their children's involvement in extracurricular music activities differ between the contexts of Guilin and Tampa? We purposefully selected participants from two regions based on these criteria: (a) the participants included a single-child family and a two-child family in each of the two regions; (b) children's age ranged from 5 to 12 years and lived with their biological parents (c) children were currently taking music lessons after school. We interviewed both children and parents during the data collection. The key findings reveal that parental values transcend two cultural contexts, specifically in (1) motivations for music learning, (2) expectations of music learning, (3) utilizing personal background, and (4) strategies for success. The findings suggest that several factors, such as children's autonomy, musical joy, pursuit of musical career, "beauty development" and achievements, may have contributed to parents' values. The implication for parents, psychologists, and policymakers is to understand the diverse needs and values within different cultural backgrounds, to promote the children's development, to design curricula, and to use effective teaching methods in music education. In conclusion, both Guilin's and Tampa's parents' values varied due to cultural differences, which further influenced their behaviors, attitudes and perceptions toward their children's musical experiences.

Analysing perception and interest of bachelor's and master's accounting students towards the public accounting profession

In today's business landscape, public accountants play a crucial role in upholding financial integrity and transparency. However, there's a growing concern as accounting students show declining interest in pursuing a public accounting career, often due to perceived challenges and monotony in the profession. This study investigates the factors affecting career interests, specifically exploring differences between bachelor's and master's accounting students. Conducted in Sumatera, Indonesia, the research utilized a questionnaire-based approach. Findings highlighted distinct motivations and perceptions. Bachelor's students were highly motivated by aligning their education with career choices and financial incentives, supported by strong social networks. In contrast, master's students approached the decision more cautiously, considering factors like time, cost, and the significance of professional experience. Both groups recognized the importance of analytical skills and professionalism in public accounting, with master's students exhibiting higher self-motivation. The study underscores the need to enhance students' understanding of accounting challenges and opportunities. It advocates for increased social support, professional exposure, and comprehensive information dissemination. Implications include the importance of developing robust career programs, fostering industry collaborations, and conducting further research to deeply comprehend factors shaping students' perceptions and motivations. These initiatives aim to rejuvenate interest and contribute to a more robust public accounting workforce in the future.

Fortune-Telling Finches: Linear Functions as Predictors

This lesson gives students experience with block coding Finch robots to move across plexiglass surfaces. It builds student computational thinking skills, mathematical self-efficacy, and interest in technology careers (McLurkin, et al., 2013; Martin, 2019; Kazi, 2023). Finch robots are small, physical robots that can be coded to move in a space. In this 8th grade math unit, conducted in the library, students identify relationships between variables while using block coding to make predictions and test hypotheses. This lesson extends students' knowledge of linear functions through observing patterns and using the guess and check strategy to complete a variety of challenges.

Doctoral students from Chinese prestigious universities who wish to work in the government sector: Perceptions and mechanisms

AbstractThis paper addresses the perceptions and mechanisms of doctoral student job decisions regarding the pursuit of careers in the government sector in China. Through the lens of social cognitive career theory (SCCT), we analysed 30 semi‐structured interviews that had been conducted with doctoral students from two prestigious Chinese universities who wish to work as civil servants. This study describes doctoral students' understanding of careers in government employment from the perspectives of work content, promotion channels and professional norms. The mechanisms influencing student career choices include personal goals, self‐efficacy, outcome expectations and environment. The clear goal of political ambition and work–life balance directly drives doctoral students to choose government institutions for employment. The diploma signal of doctoral degree itself and academic training give doctoral students a high sense of self‐efficacy, which is necessary for their choice of employment in the government. Occupational safety, occupational benefits and occupational value constitute the expectations of positive outcomes providing doctoral students with good feedback. In the current environment, the labour market situation and the impetus of universities combine to form a push force and the preferential recruitment policies of the state form a pull force, which jointly promote doctoral students to make decisions to work in government sector. In this paper, the fact that the Chinese government introduced the ‘special selected graduates’ scheme for doctoral students from prestigious universities in hope of recruiting intellectual elites to improve the quality of civil servants and the modernization level of social governance. Universities encourage PhD graduates to enter the government, hoping that this would enhance their social influence and reputation, thereby safeguarding their status as prestigious universities. From an institutional perspective, the process of doctoral students becoming civil servants can be said to be a form of cooperation between the government and universities.

STEM learning opportunities and career aspirations: the interactive effect of students’ self-concept and perceptions of STEM professionals

BackgroundStudents’ positive perceptions of scientists or engineers have been reported to be positively related to their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career aspirations. However, other research indicates that positive perceptions of experts in these fields might not necessarily lead to students’ pursuit of STEM careers. Self-concept, defined as one’s perceived abilities in specific academic domains, likely plays a moderating role in the relationship between perceptions and career aspirations according to the motivational theory of role modelling. Moreover, students’ perceptions of STEM professionals might be sourced from STEM-related media and school experiences. Therefore, through running a moderated mediation model, this study examined whether and how the influences of media consumption and school STEM learning opportunities on career aspirations would be mediated by perceptions of STEM professionals, and whether the mediation effect would be conditional on students’ self-concept.MethodsData were collected through an online survey of 608 primary and secondary school students from Hong Kong, and were analysed using structural equation modelling.ResultsResults revealed that the students’ positive perceptions of STEM professionals were positively associated with their career aspirations, and mediated the links from media consumption and school opportunities to career aspirations. In addition, this mediated pathway depended on STEM self-concept, such that perceptions of STEM professionals were only linked with STEM career aspirations for adolescents with average or high levels of self-concept.ConclusionsThe findings of this study suggest the need to pay attention to the STEM perceptions and self-concept interaction while designing and implementing learning activities to connect a diversity of students with STEM careers. It is not only important to foster students’ self-concept, but also to enrich their knowledge of diverse occupations, so as to help diversify their perceptions that being professionals in these fields is desirable and attainable, and to eventually inspire more student engagement and participation in STEM.

One-week radiology boot camp for pre-clerkship medical students: A novel format improving image interpretation and confidence

Rationale and objectivesTo measure change in radiology knowledge, confidence in radiology skills, and perceptions pertaining to radiology following a one-week boot camp elective for undergraduate medical students. Materials and methodsA five-day comprehensive radiology boot camp was developed including sessions on image interpretation, procedural skills, and appropriate image ordering. A multiple-choice quiz was administered before and after the elective, utilizing radiology questions from the validated AMSER STARS database. Additionally, a pre- and post-elective survey was administered assessing radiology career interest, confidence in radiology-based skills, and the potential ability of radiology-based skills to increase confidence in specialties other than radiology. Responses from the assessments were analysed using paired t-tests. Results15 students enrolled in the course and 14 completed all assessments. The average score on the quiz increased from 50.1% to 66.0% (p<0.001). On the post-elective survey, the average student confidence score increased by more than one point on a six-point Likert scale in each of radiographic interpretation (p=0.004), ultrasound interpretation (p=0.0002), CT/MRI interpretation (p=0.02), general radiology knowledge including procedural skills (p=0.0001), and appropriate image ordering (p=0.004). Average student satisfaction with the elective was 8.1 out of 10. ConclusionA one-week radiology boot camp for pre-clerkship medical students improved radiology knowledge and confidence in radiology skills, showing potential for this format to meet the demand for increased radiology content in undergraduate training. Students indicated that confidence in radiology knowledge would increase confidence on non-radiology clerkship rotations, highlighting the importance of how a one-week radiology bootcamp can impact both future radiology and non-radiology clerkship experiences.

Investigating science identity classifications of rural high school students: a person-centered approach

ABSTRACT The construct of science identity has been gaining attention across various domains in the educational arena. To date, however, no studies have used a person-centered quantitative approach within science identity research that is based upon traditional identity theory. Hence, there is an absence of a theoretical underpinning of the number of science identity classes that might be derived from using person-centered techniques or descriptive dialogues of such classes. Due to this gap in the research and the potentially significant impact of science identity on students’ pursuit of STEM studies and subsequent careers, our project team tested the Science Identity Scale rooted in traditional identity theory with a group of rural high school students. Using latent class analysis, an optimal 4-class science identity solution emerged that reflected the four traditional identity statuses – Achieved, Foreclosed, Moratorium, and Diffused. These classifications predicted student science career interest but also suggested the existence of social inequalities for low socioeconomic students, Latinxs, and African Americans. More study is needed to investigate classification stability over time and to identify factors that contribute to existing social inequalities, thereby providing insight into the effective cultivation of students’ science identities and culminating in greater STEM persistence with less inequality.

Predictors to Students’ Enrollment Pattern into Technology Education Programmes in Tertiary Institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria

This descriptive survey examined the factors influencing students' enrollment pattern into technology education programs in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. From a population of 522 students, using proportionate random sampling techniques sample size of 120 respondents was selected. A 4-point rating scale questionnaire with a reliability index value of 0.820 that had been validated by two measurement and evaluation specialists was used to collect the data. Two additional research assistants who work for the institutions helped administer the instrument to the respondents. 113 of the 120 administered copies were deemed suitable and sufficient for the descriptive mean and standard deviation data analysis, while the remaining 7 were deemed not useable. The study established a threshold of 2.50 for agreement or disagreement in response to research questions. To test the null hypotheses at significant levels of 0.05, an analysis of variance (ANOVA) was utilized. The findings demonstrated that factors such as parental influence, peer pressure, lack of career awareness, interests and personal preferences, and the social status of technology education programs all had a substantial impact on students' decision to enroll in the programs. It's recommended to reframe public opinions regarding the potential of technology programs through career awareness, advocacy initiatives, and public awareness campaigns.

The role of parents in predicting gender‐stereotypic attitudes towards HEED occupations and gender‐stereotypic interest in these careers

AbstractThis study examined adolescents’ gender‐stereotypic attitudes towards HEED (Health care, Early Education, Domestic) occupations and gender‐stereotypic interest in HEED careers and the role of parental gender‐stereotypic attitudes, role model behaviour and socialization values. We used questionnaire data from 501 White Dutch families. Our results showed that adolescents’ gender‐stereotypic attitudes towards HEED predicted their stereotypic interest in these careers. Further, parental gender‐stereotypic attitudes, stereotypical role model behaviour and socializing values of self‐expression predicted adolescents’ gender‐stereotypic attitudes towards HEED. From these parental characteristics, only a stereotypic division of household tasks predicted boys’ lower interest in HEED careers. In conclusion, reducing gender‐stereotypic attitudes and, for boys, encouraging self‐expression seems important in fostering more male representation in HEED occupations and deserves more attention from policymakers, educators and parents.

Career Pathways: Studying the Factors Influencing Career Choice and Change Among Graduate Students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The present study aimed to investigate various factors that influence career choice and change of graduate students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. To achieve this objective, a qualitative research approach was employed, and a phenomenological case study design was utilized. Data collection was conducted through semistructured interviews, involving a total of 44 graduate students. Social Learning Theory as proposed by Krumboltz guided the study. The collected data were analyzed using the content analysis technique. The findings of the study indicated that the career choices of graduate students were influenced by factors such as family members and siblings, academic performance, and a lack of sufficient career knowledge and information. Conversely, career changes were found to be influenced by low remuneration, low motivation, job insecurity, and long working hours. These findings highlight the importance of providing graduate students with comprehensive information about the programs they intend to pursue before enrolling in universities. Furthermore, it is recommended that higher learning institutions offer career information services to assist graduates in making informed decisions regarding their career paths. Additionally, parents should provide guidance to their children based on their career interests and abilities. Lastly, employers should strive to create supportive and motivating work environments that encourage employees to remain with their organizations for longer periods of time.

PENGARUH LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KARIER TERHADAP MINAT KARIER SISWA KELAS XI SMA MUTIARA 2 BANDUNG

This study aims to determine the effect of career guidance services on career interests of class XI students SMA Mutiara 2 Bandung. This research uses the research method of counseling guidance action (PTBK) with the subject of research as many as 20 students of clas XI SMA Mutiara 2 Bandung. The method of data collaction using observation, interviews, and research documentation. Consists of 2 cycles. While the data analysis technique used descriptive analytical analysis. The process of data analysis begins by examining all the data obtained, either though interviews or observations. Then described by using percentage analysis. The Results of the study indicate that in the initial conditions,students’ career intrests are still in the “not good” category, in the first cycle there are indicators that have increased in the “very good” category, namely the indicator of introduction to the world of work with descriptors knowing the world of work, with percentage of by 75% of the 15 students. While in the second cycle all indicators have increases by getting the “very good” category with a percentage of &gt;80% on each indicator from 18 students. Thus, it can be concluded that career guidance services can affect the career interests of students in class XI SMA Muttiara 2 Bandung.

“What Do We Have to Do?” Community College CTE Faculty Perceptions, Preparedness, and Propositions in Supporting Disabled Students’ Employment Opportunities

Objective/Research Question: The purpose of this grounded theory study is to explore how community college CTE faculty members aim to support disabled students in their career pursuits. Methods: This constructivist grounded theory study entailed interviewing 20 faculty members across two southeastern United States community colleges. Results: Findings unveil the prominence of community college faculty holding mixed perceptions and limited understandings of disabled individuals’ experiences in CTE fields, tending to weed disabled students out of these professions, and possessing various ideas for how to better enable disabled students’ success, including bolstering disability awareness and acceptance. Conclusions/Contributions. These insights contribute to the formation of the 3Ps Model of Faculty Professional Engagement with Minoritized Students that will guide researchers in how to understand the processes that shape faculty engagement with minoritized students. The study also reveals opportunities for growth in how community college faculty and practitioners address issues surrounding building up disabled community college students’ employment pathways.

What drives Chinese college students' career interests? The impact of gender, major and job characteristics

What drives Chinese college students' career interests? The impact of gender, major and job characteristics

The Impact of Scholarly Concentration Programs on Graduates' Career Choices and Interest in the Care of Older Patients.

More geriatricians are needed to care for the aging population. Geriatric scholarly concentration programs (GSCPs) may promote medical students' interest in this underserved field or careers working with older adults. Additionally, graduates of GSCPs may be more comfortable and competent in providing care for older adults. Surveys were administered to graduates of GSCPs to determine the role of these programs in shaping medical students' careers and views about caring for older adults. Methods: The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of GSCPs on medical graduates' career choices and self-perceived skill and comfort in caring for older adults. A Qualtrics survey (Qualtrics International Inc., Seattle, Washington, United States) was developed and distributed to 83 graduates of four GSCPs in the United States. Data were analyzed using a significance level of p>0.05 for all tests.Descriptive statistics were calculated to summarize the data. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to test for significant differences in interest in pursuing a career in geriatrics or working with older adults. Qualitative responses were coded and analyzed for themes. Results: A total of 34 out of 83 surveyed graduates of GSCPs indicated a higher interest in geriatrics as a career as well as increased comfort and self-perceived skill in caring for older adults after completing the GSCP. The components of the GSCP that most strongly improved the participants' ability to care for older adults included the curriculum (n=31, 91%) and mentoring (n=28, 82%). An overwhelming majority of survey participants felt GSCPs should be offered as part of medical school programming (n=33, 97%). Conclusion: This study suggests that GSCPs increase interest and competence in caring for older adults and increase interest in a career in geriatrics. GSCPs should be implemented across medical schools.

The Impact of Psychological Stress on Personal Income, Physical Health and Entrepreneurial Intentions among Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurial intention plays a pivotal role within entrepreneurship ecosystems, acting as a catalyst for economic growth and innovation by inspiring individuals to embrace entrepreneurship as a viable career pursuit. The present research delves into the intricate dynamics between stress, entrepreneurial intention, personal income, and physical health within Egypt's entrepreneurial landscape. Grounded in a quantitative analysis of 286 valid samples and utilizing SmartPLS 4, this study unveils compelling insights. It reveals a stark negative correlation between stress and entrepreneurial intention, personal income, and physical health while highlighting the affirmative association between individual income, physical health, and entrepreneurial intention among Egyptian entrepreneurs. These findings underscore the imperative of integrating stress management and mental health support mechanisms into entrepreneurship support programs, offering entrepreneurs invaluable resources to fortify their resolve and adaptability in navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

Evaluation of an ambulatory care elective to improve practice readiness perceptions utilizing entry-level competencies

Background and purposeThe objectives of this study are to (1) describe the impact of an ambulatory care elective on students' future interests in ambulatory care careers and (2) evaluate students' perception of practice readiness using entry-level competencies. Educational activity and settingThis study employed a mixed methods approach to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a newly designed ambulatory care elective. A pre-post survey was developed to evaluate students' career plans and perceptions of practice readiness in an ambulatory care setting. The primary outcome analyzed the change in students' career plans and pre-post changes in self-perceptions using the institutional advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) ambulatory care rotation assessment and key skills from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists entry-level readiness objectives. A qualitative analysis was also conducted to analyze open-ended response questions within the post-survey as well as the overall course reflections from the students. FindingsThere was no significant difference in career plans; however, students' perception of practice readiness for the ambulatory care setting significantly improved following the elective course. SummaryThis elective course improved students' perception of practice readiness for the ambulatory care setting. Future research is required to assess the impact of student performance in APPE and post-graduate pursuits.

Impact Of Learning Approaches On Career Interest And Task Persistence Of Woodwork Technology Students In Nigerian Universities

Among the aims of woodwork technology in universities is to prepare graduates with the requisite skills and competencies in woodworking in order to enable them become productive and contribute to national development. Unfortunately, woodwork technology has been plagued with gross under achievement by students. It has also been plagued with poor implementation processes and structures across the tertiary institutions leading to poor career interest and low task persistence of students. The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of learning approaches on career interest &amp; task persistence of woodwork technology students in Nigerian Universities. This study adopted a correlation research design. The population for this study is 76. The population comprised all the 300-level and 400-level students of woodwork technology education programme in the six universities that offer the programme in South-East, Nigeria. The data required for this study was collected using 20-item structured questionnaires. The data collected from the research questions was answered using Pearson Moment correlation coefficient to answer each of the questions. In determining the strength of the relationship Cohen (1988), guidelines were used to interpret the result. They are as follows: Small r =.10 to .29, Medium r =.30 to .49, and Large r =.50 to 1.0 respectively. Hypotheses 1-10 were tested at a 0.05 level of significance using ANOVA output from the Linear Regression Analysis. There is a largely positive relationship between students’ learning approach and career interest of students. There is a significant relationship between students’ learning approach and career interest of woodwork students. There is a strong positive relationship between students’ learning approach and task persistence of woodwork Students. There is a significant relationship between students’ learning approach and task persistence of woodwork students. Based on the findings of the study, the students’ learning approach has a significant influence on career interest of woodwork technology students. There is a significant relationship between students’ learning approach and career interest of woodwork students. The students’ learning approach has a significant influence on task persistence of woodwork technology students. There is also a significant influence of students’ learning approach on task persistence of woodwork students.

The influence of socio-economic factors on the effectiveness of continuous pedagogical education in the Republic of Austria

The proposed article deals with the development of the system of continuous teacher education in the conditions of the Austrian market economy. The author emphasizes the importance of studying the Austrian experience of the interaction of higher education with the labor market in order to reconsider the mechanisms and models of state influence on the policy of employment of teachers. It was determined that the purpose of this article is to analyze and generalize the socio-economic factors that shape the demand of young and experienced teachers for training within the concept of continuous education in the educational space of the Republic of Austria. The tasks are to determine the main stages of the development of continuous education in the countries of the European Union, in particular the Republic of Austria, from the beginning of the Bologna process until today; identify the leading trends in the development of the Austrian labor market and their impact on the supply of specialists with higher pedagogical education; substantiate the main imperatives of regulating the training and employment of future teachers in the Austrian economy. The author characterized the ways of ensuring the continuity of the development of pedagogical education in the Republic of Austria. Attention is focused on the need to introduce innovative forms of organizing professional training and improving the qualifications of pedagogical workers. An analysis of the labor market in the Republic of Austria was carried out regarding the demand for specialists in fields of pedagogy and their remuneration. It was found out that the effectiveness of personnel policy and provision of opportunities for professional development of pedagogical workers are somewhat lower than for other specialists with higher education. Factors stimulating teachers’ interest in career and professional growth through various forms of continuous education are singled out. The conditions for increasing the competitiveness and optimizing the potential of teachers as subjects of the labor market have been determined. It was concluded that the Republic of Austria has a positive experience of professional training of teachers in the system of continuing education, however, it needs new approaches to forecasting the needs of the labor market for specialists with higher pedagogical education in order to create a competitive environment in the education industry in the modern world.

Volunteerism During COVID-19: Sport Management Students’ Career Interests Against Public Health Risks

Employing the theory of planned behavior, this study aimed to identify how sport management students’ intentions to volunteer for a sporting event were affected by their COVID-19 preventive health factors and social consciousness. From eight U.S. universities, 415 sport management students responded to a self-administered online survey. Collected data were analyzed via hierarchical regression modeling. While the students’ health literacy and susceptibility affected their intentions positively, their social consciousness played a crucial role in producing low intentions to volunteer for a sporting event. Sport management educators should include more hands-on activities in the curriculum and collaborate with local sport agencies to provide diverse experiential learning opportunities while students comply with the health guidelines.