Review and Analysis of Occupational Aspirations among Indian School Students: The Role of School Climate, Family Influence, and Value Orientation

Abstract

The current study explores the complex idea of Vyavsayik Akanksha (Occupational Aspiration), which is essential in determining a person's professional path and personal growth. Understanding the nature, drivers, and implications of students' vocational goals, especially at the middle and upper secondary levels, has become essential in light of the rapidly changing educational and work landscapes as well as the expanding socioeconomic issues. This study examines the ways in which kids' career goals are influenced by elements such their family history, social and emotional intelligence, school environment, and value systems.

The role that educational institutions and the school environment play in fostering or impeding these goals is given particular attention. The study also looks at how important personal characteristics like ambition, self-efficacy, and value orientation are when creating career goals. In order to gather information from a wide range of students, the study uses a mixed-method approach that includes surveys and interviews. The results highlight how crucial a positive learning environment, good mentoring, and socioemotional learning are in enabling students to make sensible career decisions. By supporting value-based education and individualized career counseling, particularly in India's developing regions, this study seeks to advance educational policy and practice.