Determinants of the choice of studies in the field of commodity sciences
2017
Skrzeszewska, K., Gdynia Maritime Univ. (Poland) | Wasniewska, A., Gdynia Maritime Univ. (Poland)
Since the natural environment is being increasingly overexploited by man, it requires a change in the approach towards the use of its resources. The question arises whether or not the problems of sustainable economy, taking into account the environment, are present in the consciousness of the modern society to a sufficient level, so that young people, while choosing a future career, are well aware of the enormity of the areas of scientific and practical research, which create demand for specialists in the field of commodity sciences. The article reviews the actions taken in recent decades concerning sustainable development with particular emphasis on sustainable food production and consumption. Next, the review of the results of different studies regarding motivation for undertaking studies by young people is made. The aim of the research conducted among students of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Quality Science at Gdynia Maritime University was to show that young people, while taking decisions concerning the type of studies, do not rely on knowledge of the issues that today's economy is facing. The research was based on the results of surveys conducted out on the general sample of the general students of Commodity Sciences (field of studies) at Gdynia Maritime University in 2016. At first, the Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated. Then, the correlation matrix was built and stimulants and destimulants as well as neutral factors affecting the decision making related to education in this field of study were identified. The results were somewhat surprising – on the one hand, students, like other authors’ sources, most appreciated the opportunity to gain a stable job after graduation. On the other hand, they felt that the effort that had to be put in their chosen studies was too high and demotivating.
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