Scientific Underpinnings of Vocational Guidance for Secondary School Pupils
Abstract
This study explores the multi-dimensional landscape of career guidance, dissecting its socio-economic, technological, medical, psychological, and pedagogical dimensions. Investigating how these facets converge to prepare young individuals for informed career choices, the research delves into the psychological underpinnings pivotal for efficient vocational selection. Emphasizing the significance of polytechnic education, it examines how diverse academic subjects offer insights into a spectrum of professions, cultivating a versatile skill set. Anchored in B.F. Lomov's motive-driven activity theory, the study scrutinizes how internal motives steer career decisions. It highlights the role of vocational advisors in refining neuropathic tendencies and details profession-specific requirements through professiograms. The study advocates for student engagement and self-observation to facilitate well-informed career pathways.