Relationship between Motivation and Socio Economic Considerations in Choosing a Marine Career

Abstract

The study reveals the relationship between motivation and socioeconomic considerations in choosing a marine engineering career. The study was conducted to the sample size of 75 students pursuing Marine Engineering course. The researcher adopted convenient sampling method. The data collection was done by circulating the questionnaire to first year students of marine engineering from a Private maritime university in Chennai.Of various intrinsic motivational considerations, the researchers considered High Wages, Passion to become a seafarer, Worldwide exposure, Wish to be at sea and Secured Job for the study. Also Annual family Income and the family jobs are the socioeconomic considerations considered for the study.Thestatistical findings of the study show the significant relationship between motivation and socioeconomic considerations in choosing a marinecareer.