Convicciones personales y expectativas ocupacionales.

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to determine the relationship between personal convictions and occupational expectations of 11th grade students of Colegio San Francisco de Asís de Pamplona, therefore, the methodology implemented in this study is quantitative with a correlational and descriptive design, taking as a non-probabilistic sample 35 randomly selected 11th grade students who were assessed by means of the semi-structured interview instrument OPHI-II (Occupational Identity Scale) and the VQ Volitional Questionnaire. With reference to the results, it was obtained that personal convictions have a positive influence on the occupational expectations of grade 11 students, taking into account that these motivational ideas of the students together with these occupational expectations allow the construction of the occupational identity of each one where in turn they face occupational challenges and in which they must put into practice different strategies such as exploration, personal competences in order to be able to identify an occupation. Finally, it was concluded that personal convictions do influence occupational expectations, taking into account that these are a main element that contribute to the construction of the occupational identity of adolescents and also complement each other in the choice and execution of a meaningful occupation that is in accordance with their interests and motivations for doing within it.