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<p>This study contributes to the global discourse on millennials’ evolving relationship with work by highlighting the underexplored Indian sociocultural and economic context, in contrast to dominant Western perspectives. Drawing on the Status Attainment Model, Self-Determination Theory, and Social Cognitive Career Theory, it examines how socioeconomic status shapes the career aspirations of Indian millennials and explores the interrelations among aspiration types. A multistage mixed-method design integrates qualitative insights with quantitative validation to ensure conceptual depth and empirical rigor. Career aspirations were assessed through a semantic differential scale adapted from (Osgood et al., <CitationRef CitationID="CR52">1957</CitationRef>). Data from 912 millennials across India were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings show that socioeconomic status indirectly influences aspirations linked to purpose and well-being, with mediating effects on motivation. The study highlights the interconnected nature of millennial aspirations and offers implications for organizations, policymakers, and human resources (HR) professionals seeking to align strategies with the priorities of a new generation.</p>

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Modeling millennial work aspirations: a structural view of socioeconomic and motivational pathways

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年7月20日

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  • Pranu Sharma,
  • Sumita Srivastava,
  • Vanessa Berbegal-Zaragoza

摘要

This study contributes to the global discourse on millennials’ evolving relationship with work by highlighting the underexplored Indian sociocultural and economic context, in contrast to dominant Western perspectives. Drawing on the Status Attainment Model, Self-Determination Theory, and Social Cognitive Career Theory, it examines how socioeconomic status shapes the career aspirations of Indian millennials and explores the interrelations among aspiration types. A multistage mixed-method design integrates qualitative insights with quantitative validation to ensure conceptual depth and empirical rigor. Career aspirations were assessed through a semantic differential scale adapted from (Osgood et al., 1957). Data from 912 millennials across India were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings show that socioeconomic status indirectly influences aspirations linked to purpose and well-being, with mediating effects on motivation. The study highlights the interconnected nature of millennial aspirations and offers implications for organizations, policymakers, and human resources (HR) professionals seeking to align strategies with the priorities of a new generation.