GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY WITHIN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF ARMENIA
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY WITHIN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF ARMENIA

Summary/Abstract: The topicality of the study is based on the contradiction between women‘s intensive participation in professional activity and the idea of «male» and «female» professions existence, which is due to gender stereotypes, as well as the lack of studies on scientific and methodological aspects of formation of professional identity as a basis for person‘s self-actualization, professional and personal realization and successful professional activity. The aim of the current study is to identify a connection between gender identity, professional orientation and professional identity in Armenian students and to test a professional identity development program. The empirical methods (focus group research, testing, experiment) allowed us to view the dynamic of professional identity development in connection with professional motivation and professional orientation. The results of the analysis connection between gender identity, professional identity and professional orientation are presented in the article, as well as the results ofa training course aimed at students‘ professional identity development, the realization of professional goals and prospects and increasing the achievement motivation. The practical significance of the study is due to the fact that we created and approbated a training program aimed at the development of participants‘ professional identity, professional orientation and motivation through realizing their gender features within the context of educational system reforms in Armenia. The data opens up new opportunities for the further examination of gender differences within the professional field.

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