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Research Paper | Psychology | India | Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024
An Exploratory Study of the Factors that Influence the Career Choice among High School Students
Abstract: This study investigates the factors influencing career choices among high school students in the National Capital Region Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, utilizing a survey conducted on 51 students. It explores the significance of personal, social, and environmental factors in shaping students career decisions, highlighting the role of parental influence, peer pressure, performance in school, personality, potential, purchasing power, and the impact of media. Additionally, it examines the correlation between career choices and the future labor market, emphasizing the importance of being future-oriented in a dynamically changing economy. The study reveals that students start considering their career options seriously by the 11th grade, guided by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors. It also discusses the pivotal role of career planning and counseling in helping students navigate their career paths effectively. The findings underscore the complex interplay of factors affecting career choices and the essential role of guidance from counselors, teachers, and parents in this process. Recommendations include enhancing career counseling services, involving parents in the counseling process, organizing career fairs, and providing internships to offer practical exposure to students.
Keywords: Career choices, High school students, career counseling, Parental influence, Future labor market
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024,
Pages: 952 - 956