EMPIRICAL RESEARCH OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION IN TEENAGERS

Abstract

Every person is faced with the question of choosing a profession
several times in his life. Choosing a profession is the process of determining not only
a professional path, but also the formation of a person’s entire lifestyle, determining
his worldview, social status and personal success. In today’s era of global economic
and social change, career choice has become a more complex and important process
that depends on various factors. Choosing a profession is a decision that is made
taking into account the individual’s potential, abilities, interests and needs. In this
process, it is necessary that a person takes into account not only his intellectual and
creative potential, but also psychological and social aspects. This article focuses on
highlighting the main areas, problems and possibilities of the career selection
process, while analyzing the results of empirical research on the profession.