Thematic analysis of family factors affecting the process of students' career development

The family system, as an important contextual variable, serves as the primary foundation for the career development of students, influencing the formation and development of their career aspirations; Therefore, this research aims to investigate the role of family factors in the process of students' career development. The study employed a qualitative method, specifically content analysis. The study population consisted of two groups: 1) Books and articles in the fields of career counseling and school-related literature published between 2011 and 2021, and 2) Experts in the fields of school counseling and career counseling, including university professors and school counselors. In the document analysis phase, 7 books and 14 articles were examined, and in the interview phase, 21 individuals (9 9 university professors and 12 school counselors) were purposefully selected during the 2020-2021 academic year. Data collection methods included document analysis and semi-structured interviews. The collected data were analyzed by using the Attride-Stirling thematic analysis method (2001). The findings revealed 3 Global themes, 6 organizing themes, and 106 basic themes. The Global themes included " Role playing of parents," "family career narrative," and "family structure and family dynamics." The acquisition of beliefs, Schemas, values, and other vocational Constructs among students is primarily influenced by interactive patterns within the family system. Therefore, providing informational, psychological, and emotional support to children throughout the career development process proves to be an effective and facilitative measure.