The road less travelled: Exploring the reluctance of vocational students towards higher education in Portugal
Orlanda Tavares,
Maria João Antunes,
Carla Sá
et al.
Abstract:Despite rising participation rates in Portugal, a gap persists between general and vocational upper secondary students' transition to higher education (HE). This study employs a qualitative methodology, specifically through content analysis of focus group discussions, to explore the factors influencing vocational students' reluctance towards higher education, amidst specific policies designed to aid their transition. Empirical findings suggest that vocational students may exhibit reservations stemming from sel… Show more
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