Decoding Various Influences That Shape Career Aspirations Among Youth

Choice of a career is a crucial decision of an individual's life. It not only plays an important role in social exploration of a person but also has significant psychological repercussions. Career psychology is of important concern as a suitable career choice would lead to job satisfaction among people and will also have positive social repercussions.The present study intends to analyze various factors that shape career aspirations of Indian youth. The study takes into consideration six determinants (Familial Pressure, Earlier Academic Achievement, Teachers' Influence, Peer Pressure, Social Status/ Remuneration related to a career option & Personal Interests) and analyzes it in the light of demographic variables. A self-designed questionnaire was used to carve career decision making paths among students of graduate courses at the University of Delhi. Statistical Analysis was done to decode major factors that influence career aspirations.