Gakken Educational Research Institute recently conducted a survey among elementary and junior high school students to gauge their desired future occupations, revealing significant shifts in popularity among various career choices. The results reflect intriguing trends, including the rise of new aspirations and the evolution of traditional preferences.
Among elementary school boys, "YouTuber and other online streamers" clinched the top spot, followed closely by "police officers" and "athletes (other than baseball, soccer, and swimming)." This marks the third consecutive year that YouTubers have secured the lead, maintaining stable popularity across different age groups.
In contrast, junior high school boys favored "Engineer/Programmer (Mechanical/Technology/IT)" as their top choice, indicating a preference for careers in technology and innovation. Surprisingly, "Internet streamers such as YouTubers" dropped out of the top 10, while traditional professions like "office employee" and "civil servant" surged in popularity.
For elementary school girls, "patissier (cake shop)" retained its reign as the most desired occupation for the seventh consecutive year, resonating across all grade levels. "Nurse" and "Singer/Idol" followed closely behind, reflecting diverse career aspirations among young girls.
However, among junior high school girls, "school teacher/teacher" emerged as the top choice, showcasing a significant leap in popularity from previous years. Meanwhile, "patissier (cake shop)" and "Singer/Idol" experienced declines in ranking, indicating shifting preferences as students transition to higher grades.
[Elementary school boys]
1st place: Internet streamers such as YouTubers(6.8%)
2nd place: Police officers
3rd place: Other athletes (4.7%)
4th place: Drivers (4.5%)
5th place: Engineers and programmers/professional soccer player(both 3.8%)
[ Male junior high school students ]
1st place: Engineer /Programmer (5.7%)
2nd place: Office worker (5.0%)
3rd place: Professional soccer player (4.0%)
4th place: Civil servant (3.7%)
5th place: Professional baseball player (3.0%)
[Elementary school girls]
1st place: Pastry chef (9.0%)
2nd place: Nurse (5.3%)
3rd place: Singer/ Idol (4.0%)
4th place: Doctor / teacher(both 3.7%)
[ Female junior high school students]
1st place: School teachers (4.7%)
2nd place: Nurses (4.3%)
3rd place: Civil servants/Pharmacists (both 4.0%)
5th place: Childcare workers /elementary school teachers (3.7%)
The survey asked parents from all over the country who have children in elementary or junior high school to complete the survey themselves, accompanied by their children. Responses were collected from 100 boys and girls in each grade of elementary school through 6th grade (1,200 people in total), and 100 boys and girls in each grade in middle school from 1st to 3rd grade (600 people in total). The survey period is from October 27, 2023 to November 1, 2023.
Overall, the survey findings provide valuable insights into the evolving career aspirations of elementary and junior high school students. The data reflects changing societal trends and highlights the importance of fostering diverse career pathways to meet the aspirations of the younger generation.
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