Valódi énünk követése, mint a továbbtanulási döntés sikerstratégiája?

There are gaps in the literature on further education as part of the career choice process, particularly in relation to secondary education. In the present study, we have processed empirical data on the decision to continue education among age 13-15 years (grade VIII students in the Romanian education system). Specifically, we investigated the predictive value of four decision strategies in the realization of the preference for further education. In line with international trends, our results highlight an increase in the role of media popularity and a decrease in the role of parents and peers at this age. At the same time, they reveal the strong predictive value of a decision strategy based on true self as guide, which has been studied for the first time in an international context in the secondary school age group.