PROJECTS AND FUTURE ASPIRATIONS OF YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHILE: SUPPORT FROM FAMILY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS

ABSTRACT:

This article analyzes the aspirations and post -secondary educational projects of Chilean students, considering the role and impact of family support in this process. The aspirations of continuing higher education is a widespread reality among young people, although it is possible to identify various rationalities associated with education options and itineraries foreseen to achieve these objectives. The family environment plays an important role in building the personal project of students, demonstrating a high evaluation of family support for achieving educational goals. However, experience varies in relation to the characteristics of such support for individual decision and the pressure strategies or requirements for the achievement of obligations in higher education, showing significant differences according to socio-economic level of the families.

Keywords:
Aspirations; Education-Work Transitions; High School Students; Parental Involvement; Parental Support.