Exploring the Impact of Family and Educational back Ground on Career Decision-Making Among University Students in Baluchistan: A Mixed- Methods Study

Abstract

Career decision making is a vital aspect of a student’s higher education and academic journey starting it as a university student. It influences their professional trajectories and socioeconomic wellbeing with the career they have opted for life. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the factors affecting career decision making of the students at university level. The research work revolves around some major assumptions that shall be impacting the career decision making of students. For the purposeful findings of the research objectives and questions, the study implied a mixed-method research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research problem. The major quantitative and qualitative findings of the study revealed a categorical influence of family, economic considerations and higher education trends in the country for career decision making for university level. The study recommends a stern need of career guidance and career counseling from school and intermediate level to students for a better career selection owing to every aspect of this fast paced world of emerging disciplines. Considering the influencing factors of career decision making at university level, this research work serves a broadened scope of shaping the process of career decision making