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.