Abstract:
This study aims to evaluate the factors impacting the career choices of youth studying
in Pakistan. The main purpose of this research was to determine the underlying
variables that shape an individual's career choices through their different social and
economic circumstances. This research was conducted on students currently enrolled
at the University of Sargodha (UOS). Youth is the building block of any nation, if they
are well-directed and aspired, they will achieve their goal, and they tend to do so. Social
Learning Theory of Career Development and Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial
Development were considered to study the impact of factors. Variables identified by
other researchers such as parental education, previous education, household income,
and residential area were studied. The current study utilizes a quantitative research
design, employing logistic regression analysis. For the collection of primary data
students between the age of 18-24 years old. The quantitative data was collected
through a questionnaire survey with a sample size of 384 students. The thorough data
analysis showed a positive relationship between the career aspiration of an individual
with a father’s education, previous education, and residential area. However other
variables don’t have any significant relation with career choices or aspirations.
Individuals whose parents especially fathers’ were educated tend to have higher and
clearer career aspirations. The study highlights the importance of considering social
and contextual factors when analyzing career aspirations theories.
