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A Multiple Correspondence Analysis Study on Career Orientations of Aviation Management Students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to understand the motivations of Aviation Management students in Turkey and their career trends after graduation. The study examines how the growth of the aviation industry and the demand for qualified labor force in this field affect students’ major preferences and career planning. In the study, data were collected through a questionnaire developed for Aviation Management students and the data obtained were evaluated using Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA). This method offers the opportunity to analyze the relationships between categorical variables in depth. The findings will reveal the basic dynamics behind the demographic, socio-economic and individual factors affecting students’ major preferences, as well as their sectoral tendencies. The results of the research are expected to contribute to the development of educational policies for the aviation sector and to the achievement of students’ career goals.

Source: Journal of Aviation Research

DOI: 10.51785/jar.1645875

Authors: Yade Yavuz, Mehmet Yaşar, Mert Yorgancı, Muhterem Dörtyol

Institution: Kastamonu University

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education and Employability

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu