Occupational Preferences System of University Students

The present research focuses on the university student's occupational preference and examines its social determinants. The results discussed in this article are based on a survey which includes a sample of 400 students at Ferdosi University in Mashhad.
According to the research findings of this analysis, three major types of occupational preference can be identifies: internal-oriented type of occupational preference, external-oriented type of occupational preference, and a combination of both internal-oriented and external-oriented types of occupational preference. Furthermore, the research findings indicate that occupational preferences are significantly associated with family factors, religious beliefs, and mass media.