Table 1.

Factors of vocational awareness

ScholarsArguments of the factorSummarize factor
Wise et al. (1976) Knowledge, self-conceptsCompetence
Super (1981, 1990, 1994)Knowhow
Helwig (1984) Previous work experience
Wu and Lou (2010) Work ability and work ethics
Cherry and Gear (1987) Reading ability
McGroarty (1985) Career ability
Ferrara et al. (1985) Vocational knowledge
Holland (1985) Vocational knowledge
Baartman (2018) Knowledge as per the engage work needs
Broad (2016) Explicit and tacit knowledge
Holland (1985) Vocational informationJob security
Helwig (1984) Steady and aptitudes of the job
Cherry and Gear (1987) Social and economic factors
Slišković and Penezić (2015b) Nature and dynamic of job, changes in maritime sector
Westlander (1994) Relatively rapid changes in the economic system
Wise et al. (1976) ValueRewards and benefits
Helwig (1984) Financial needs
Wu and Lou (2010) Economic Factors, work welfare
Tuan et al. (2005) Science learning value
Slišković and Penezić (2015b) and Slišković and Juranko (2019) Financial stability and security
Super (1981, 1990, 1994)knowledge on vocational environmentJob environment and conditions
Helwig (1984) Friendliness of co-worker, transportation available
Cherry and Gear (1987) Career interventions
Slišković and Penezić (2015b) Ratio between working and vacation days, and quality of days off, risk at sea
Carotenuto et al. (2012) loneliness on board, fatigue, multi-nationality, limited recreation activity, sleep deprivation
Helwig (1984) Family’s wishesSocial influences
Wu and Lou (2010) Opinions of others
Cherry and Gear (1987) Features of the school
Ford and Lerner (1992) Transactions with their environment
Holland (1997) Environmental interaction and environmental characteristics
Spokane and Cruza-Guet (2005) 
Tuan et al. (2005) 
Baartman (2018) On-campus learning environment
Broad (2016) Transfer from career to classroom
Shumba and Naong (2012) Influence of family and teachers
Mudhovozi and Chireshe (2012) Influence of parents, teachers and friends
Carotenuto et al. (2012) Separation from family
Jonathan (1998) Environmental impacts

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