Abstract

VALDEBENITO, Maria José. Configuration of Educational Aspirations: a Comparative Analysis of the Subjectivities and Narratives of Young Chileans. Rev. colomb. educ. [online]. 2020, n.80, pp.101-120.  Epub Sep 19, 2021. ISSN 0120-3916.  https://doi.org/10.17227/rce.num80-9456.

This article presents the results of a qualitative research that aimed to analyze the vocational decision making processes of two groups of students in their last year of secondary education in Chile. One of the groups follows the scientific-humanistic studies modality, while the other follows the technical-professional modality. The study examines the subjectivities implied in the definition of the future educationa and work paths, their expectations, aspirations, and the institutional support in place. The study is part of the field of research on educational transitions and vocationa orientation, under the gaze of youth subjectivities and narratives. Starting from three analytical core concepts: identity, socio-structural position and voice, the authors identified the different stories and experiences involved in the definition of the students' projects after completing their education. One of the main findings is that the youths in the technical-professional modality project more complex future trajectories than their academically oriented counterparts, where the former must have an active role to deal with the barriers and challenges they will face. Combining work and study as well as the configuration of early professional identities are important elements in these experiences. On the other hand, the institutional support provided by the educational establishments of technical-professional secondary education represent the main barriers for the youths.

Keywords : aspiration; expectation; vocational decisions; vocational orientation; educational transitions.

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