Descifrando el Camino del Éxito Financiero: Factores que Moldean la Elección de Carrera en Finanzas y Banca en el Ecuador en la provincia de Manabí cantón Manta parroquia Los Esteros año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This paper analyzes the determining factors in the choice of career in Finance and Banking of students in the 3rd year of high school in the parish of Los Esteros, Manta canton. The main objective was to recognize and analyze the internal factors, both interests and vocation, and external, family, economic and social influences, which incur in the decisions of the students. The methodology used incorporated bibliographic exploration, the specification of the population as well as the study sample, and a mixed approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods. The study sample consisted of 255 students, who participated in the structured surveys that were processed through statistical observation. The outcome predominates that the main motivations of the students point to job stability, the alienation between personal and professional life, as well as the capture of opportunities in the financial area, Consequently, it was also shown that family influence plays a crucial role in these decisions. This observation provides a comprehensive perception of the dynamics that guide the selection of careers, proposing recommendations to enrich vocational guidance and the educational proposal in the region.