The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that affect the educational aspirations of underprivileged youth. Data from the 2020 Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation's longitudinal study of underprivileged children and adolescents was utilize...
The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that affect the educational aspirations of underprivileged youth. Data from the 2020 Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation's longitudinal study of underprivileged children and adolescents was utilized, and a multilevel model was employed for the analysis. The results revealed the following: First, the average educational aspiration level of underprivileged youth is college graduation and university graduation. Customized education that can increase educational aspiration along with technical job-related career content focused on practical skills and practice is needed. Second, since the measured level of realistic educational aspiration is lower than the overall level of educational aspiration, it is crucial to provide various teaching and learning activities that can enhance the realism of these aspirations. Third, it's essential to incorporate educational activities that enhance students' self-directed learning capacities and provide strong support for teacher education to improve teacher competencies. These findings are significant as they not only identify factors that infleunce traditional educational ambition but also expand upon areas such as aspiration orientation, realism, and discrepancies. The insights provided hold considerable implications for self-directed learning, teacher proficiency, and the positive perception of learning centers.