ACT：2026美国高中生职业选择与择业信心调研报告：内在动因、外部影响与现实挑战（英文版）（37页）.pdf

1、ACT Research|Issue Brief|December 2025 1 High School Students Career Choices and Career Confidence:Motivations,Influences,and Challenges Becky L.Bobek and Joyce Z.Schnieders Introduction Choosing a career is among the most significant decisions that happen in a persons life.These choices can impact

2、educational attainment,future opportunities,work success,and personal well-being.Well-considered career choices that align with an individuals interests,skills,and/or values are associated with higher job performance,higher earnings,and greater job satisfaction(Hoff et al.,2020;Ismail et al.,2019;Ne

3、umann et al.,2009).Career choices that are a good fit also contribute to greater mental health and well-being(Redekopp&Huston,2018).In contrast,poorly considered career decisions can lead to consequences such as greater work stress,job dissatisfaction,and lower job commitment,which may negatively af

4、fect an individuals work and personal life(Kristof-Brown et al.,2005;Patel et al.,2024).Thus,it is critical for individuals to make informed and thoughtful career choices that are more likely to lead to rewarding and successful careers.As high school students consider their future career choices,the

5、y may face the challenge of navigating hundreds of career options and the potential influences of numerous factors when making these choices.Students may rely on tangible occupational factors such as work tasks,job outlook,and salary to help narrow down their options.They may also consider the educa

6、tion or training needed to enter an occupation,which can either expand or limit their opportunities in different career fields.Students may focus on factors such as interests and passions,which can motivate them to persist through their education and contribute to early career success and longer-ter