Professional deprivation of university students: Essence, structure and prevention mechanisms

This article examines the phenomenon of professional deprivation among contemporary university students, characterized by reduced motivation to study, diminished interest in the chosen specialty, and the absence of clear professional growth prospects. The purpose of the study is to identify the essence,
structure, and prevention mechanisms of this phenomenon. To achieve this goal, the research employed a com prehensive methodological approach, including a theoretical analysis of scholarly works, a survey of 520 students from various fields of study, and focus group interviews with academic staff. Factor analysis reveals that professional deprivation stems from the interplay of personal-motivational, psychosocial, and organizationaleducational factors. The scientific novelty of the work is the systematic description of the interaction between these components and the substantiation of the need for a comprehensive prevention strategy, targeting several levels of the educational environment simultaneously. The authors emphasize combined pedagogical, psychological,
and organizational approaches as effective ways of mitigating deprivation risks and improving student
engagement in academic and professional activities. The findings could be used to guide the development of wide-ranging student support programs and enhance the monitoring of adverse university conditions.

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