Análisis del perfil vocacional de estudiantes de bachillerato para carreras de STEAM

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the choice of a career linked to the STEAM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) among young people in the city of Loja. The research was conducted with students from three educational institutions representing different realities: the Manuel Cabrera Lozano public school, the Mater Dei semi-private school, and the San Gerardo private school. A virtual survey was administered via Microsoft Forms, yielding a total of 299 responses. The OSEMN methodology was used for data processing; Power Query was used for data cleaning, and subsequently, a correlation analysis was applied in Python using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. The results show a strong interest among young people in areas such as technology, engineering, and health, which they consider fundamental to their academic training, their future careers, and the social development of their communities. It was also identified that the family is the main driving force in educational decision-making, while teacher support is essential, as many students are still unaware of the true scope and opportunities offered by the STEAM approach.