Personal interest is one of the main factors that influence the choice of career of a fresh undergraduate. According to Gacohi (2017), the majority of her respondents indicated that choosing their most preferred field of study was largely influenced by their interest in a certain vocation. A person is more likely to feel passionate about something when they are really interested in it. This passion fuels motivation and a willingness to put up the time and effort necessary to acquire knowledge and proficiency in that field. In a study conducted in Pakistan (2018) by A. A. Humayon, Raza, Aamir Khan, and Ansari, they stated that People should take their personal interests into account when making career decisions because: 1) They would perform better in the field that interests them; 2) People who choose careers that match their personal interests are typically successful; and 3) People could experience greater fulfillment and happiness while working in the field of interest by. Personal ...
As the saying goes, “charity begins at home.” Hence, it is not surprising that individuals, especially young adults, learn about careers through their parents or family members (Fenu, 2021). There is a greater chance of family influence in their children‟s career decision. Biggart et al. (2004) indicate that parents are the most frequently cited "catalyst" for starting the decision-making process in their examination of the Scottish School Leavers Survey (SSLS) data. Fresh graduates are largely influenced by their family members because they have not yet step into the practical world of work. Family members have the power to directly or indirectly affect a young person's career choice by offering advice and information (Kniveton, 2004). Parents typically want the best for their young ones (Maina, 2013) and think that the children must have stable jobs that pay well in order for them to have a happy and secure future (Napompech, 2011). They might advise their kids to choose careers that have a reputation as prestigious or well-paying.
In a study Ignatius Kofi Fenu (2021) found there was a significant relationship between family and career choice of the students. One of the many developmental contexts that influence adolescents' vocational behavior is parental influence (Ferreira et al, 2006). Children may get a lot of inspiration from significant family members like their father, mother and older siblings (Desforges & Abouchaar, June 2003). Family has always had a significant influence on a person's life (Sarwar & Azmat 2013).
According to Middleton and Loughead (1993) parents were divided into three groups based on their involvement in their children‟s career choices: positive involvement, noninvolvement, and negative involvement. When Middleton and Loughead (1993) examined the categories they found that, parents who had a positive influence on their children's career development and choice expressed enthusiasm for their children's career exploration and verbal and emotional encouragement for the young adult's career goals. On the other hand, non-involvement parents were unaware about what to do, how to guide, or that their involvement is desired at all. Young people who had parents who were not supportive of them were in a much more vulnerable position and experienced anxiety or frustration when making career decisions based on their attitudes. Parents who fall into this category may have clearly pressured their child to concentrate on a career path that went opposite to what the child thought was best for themselves.
According to Maina (2013) Despite the fact that all parents want the best for their kids, the risk always exists that they may try to "live their dreams" through their children. Parents occasionally project their own unfulfilled desires onto their children. They might inspire their kids to pursue careers that they weren't able to pursue as youngsters. The findings of various studies suggested that parents' occupation, their level of knowledge and income in various professional fields, their norms and beliefs, information about current occupations, attention to the local and global job market, and the skills they acquire can influence children's choice of career (Saleem et al., 2014).
Parents may worry about their children's employment prospects in the future due to the unpredictability of the job market. Parents who are open to suggestions often establish high standards right from the beginning and guide their children to follow those expectations (Kazi, 2017). They might encourage their kids to pursue careers that they believe will offer them greater job security. Due to their fear of failure, parents may discourage their kids from choosing unusual or risky careers. To reduce perceived risks, they might promote more conventional or well-established career paths.
Asian societies value harmonious relationships more than individual self-actualization, according to Peng and Wright (1994). According to Guay, Senecal, Gauthier, and Fernet's research from 2003, Asian cultures are more receptive to parental authority. Asian cultural values, which emphasize deference and submission to elders and positions of authority, are probably to blame. However, some parental advice causes their children to choose a career that doesn't fit their personality because of the emphasis on perceived behavior. Parents' encouragement and sponsorship play a significant role in how children decide on a career. Parents frequently make financial and educational contributions to their children. This may cause graduates to consider financially secure career paths even if they are not particularly interested in them.
Family has a greater influence on their children's career development than do teachers, professors, and career counselors, who are more knowledgeable about the target career field. Because parents are the only people their children know and trust to make such important decisions as choosing a career (Clutter, 2010). In a survey of 651 university students, Bright, Pryor, Wilkenfeld and Earl (2005) determined the impact of various factors, including family, friends, teachers, and the media on career decisions. They came to the conclusion that students' career decisions were influenced by their family.
Relationships between brothers and sisters and parent-child interactions have a big impact. Positive interactions can take the form of voicing interest, support, and open communication, while negative interactions can take the form of forcing and controlling (Way and Rossmann 1996). According to Blustein, Prezioso, and Schultheiss (1995), relationships with attachment have a significant impact on a person's career exploration because unstable relationships don't offer a solid foundation from which people can make decisions about their future without worry or fear, investigate potential careers. Also they found that young adults who had close attachment relationships with their parents were more likely to explore their career options and pursue satisfying occupations.
Parents undoubtedly frequently offer a helpful and encouraging impact when assisting their children in choosing a career path. However, when parental support is given too enthusiastically and turns into a pressurized desire for achievement, there may also be a negative element of parental influence (Grotevant & Cooper, 1988). Parental guidance is crucial because, despite the common perception that parents are good forces in their children's work decisions, it is also possible that they are having a negative impact on their children's professional growth (Dharsee 2009).
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