Designing a model of factors affecting career decision, career path and attitude towards marriage among students

The purpose of this research was to design a model of factors affecting career decision-making, career path, and attitude towards marriage among students.

Methods and Materials:

The method of this study, in terms of purpose, is applied and in terms of the type of data, is a mixed (combined) exploratory type. The statistical population of the qualitative part of the research included academic experts, with 15 individuals selected as the sample size using purposive snowball sampling and the principle of theoretical saturation.

The qualitative findings showed the multifaceted factors influencing career decision-making, career paths, and attitudes towards marriage among students, highlighting the interplay of individual, familial, social, and environmental factors.The results, verified through rigorous statistical analyses, including confirmatory factor analysis, reveal a strong model fit, affirming the reliability and validity of the proposed model. This validation is further strengthened by the expert opinions that significantly align with the model's constructs, surpassing average scores in each evaluative criterion.

These findings emphasize the necessity of integrated approaches in career counseling and education, considering the ever-evolving socio-economic landscapes and personal values of the youth.