Motivation of young people in choosing the field of study in the light of variable – gender

Abstract

Motivation is a factor influencing human activity from an early age through entire adulthood. It manifests itself in the three most important areas: play, education and work. These areas combine with each other in different proportions and they depend on many factors related to the living environment and the interests of the individual. The most important ones include care, upbringing, education, family environment, family atmosphere, social and economic conditions, health, and others. These factors shape the child's perception of the world, and also affect the individual in making important decisions, which include, among others, the choice of the field of study. The environment of people, objects, and place of living imply motives in creating human behaviour, which translates into his life aspirations.