Abstract
This exploratory study investigated the occupational decision-related processes of
senior high school students, in terms of the extent to which they may be
amotivated in choosing a future occupation. Data were gathered using a newly
developed questionnaire, which was largely adapted from a number of psychometrically
proven instruments, and administered to 492 Grade 11 students
attending a stratified random sample of six independent high schools in Sydney,
Australia. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data. The major
findings of the study include the development of a new empirically supported
model that relates amotivation and vocational decision-related processes. The
findings may be used by career advisors, psychologists, educators, and family
members to advise and assist amotivated senior high school students to make
occupational decisions.