| 英文摘要 |
This study aimed to examine the intentions and influencing factors of vocational high school students majoring in early childhood care in the Yunlin and Chiayi area of Taiwan regarding their pursuit of higher education and engagement in early childhood–related professions. A stratified cluster sampling method was employed to conduct a structured questionnaire survey. The results indicated that students demonstrated above-average levels of intention toward both further education and employment in the early childhood field. Significant differences were found across school types in family factors (parental attitudes toward education) and school factors (curriculum content); across academic performance levels in personal factors (self-expectations); and across family income groups in educational and occupational intentions as well as family factors (parental attitudes toward education). Further analyses showed that personal, family, school, and social factors were positively correlated with intentions; self-expectations and peer influence were the strongest positive predictors, whereas perceived social realities showed a negative correlation. |