Understanding the Motivation of Uzbek Women to Receive Higher Education

Abstract

This study attempts to determine the degree of incentive Uzbek women have to pursue higher education in Uzbekistan, as well as the challenges they encounter when trying to apply for tertiary education or complete their university degrees. The survey also assesses the degree of self-motivation and readiness to pursue further education independently, as well as the general influence of parents, relatives, and friends on making the decision to enroll in university. It also emphasizes how Uzbek women view their place in society and their function within families. This study was conducted online among Uzbek women aged 17 to 40 years in different regions of the country through Google documents. According to the study's findings, the majority of Uzbek women still lack the self-motivation to pursue higher education, even though over 90% of respondents said they valued their university education and their parents helped them pay for it. The study's findings can be utilized to create recommendations for promoting female education by setting up campaigns about the role of women and the value of education.