Konstantinovsky D.L., Popova E.S. The Intention of Young People to Higher Education in Modern Russia

Abstract

The article is devoted to one of the most important resources of innovational development of our society - the motivation of young people to education, their intentions to continue it. Analysis carried out is based on the materials of the project “Education, labor market and social behavior of youth in modern economic situation”. The data about the kinds of education that young people consider essential to be successful in life, what level of education they prefer; what motives drive them in choosing this level of education and future profession is described. Young peoples’ attitude towards the world of professions: the prestige, social significance and profitability of the different occupations are discussed and the ratio of estimates on these criteria is analyzed. The results of the study of future profession choices of young people leaving school and motives of such choices are also described. Confidence in the correctness of the choice of profession is analyzed. No decision about the future is significant for quite a large part of school-leavers. Differentiation of educational preferences and selection of future occupations of young people from settlements with different levels of urbanization, as well as depending on the status of the family is shown. In conclusion, attention is drawn to the importance of targeting young people to receive higher education. Mass aspirations to a high level of education get great value in today's world.