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A Study Of The Determinants Of Vocational Choice Among Senior Secondary School Students
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This study was designed to investigate if parents and peer groups of school students have any influence in the choice of a career among secondary school students. The relationship between the two primary factors (parental and peer group influence) and career choice was determined using Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. One research question and one hypothesis were formulated to guide the study.Vocational Choice
Three research instruments were used. They are: the students occupational clusters preference scale (OCPS), peer pressure assessment scale (PPAS) and the parental influence assessment inventory (PIA). The population of the study comprises students in senior secondary school two (SS2). Result showed that there was no significant relationship between parental and peer group influence on career choice in humanities among secondary school students. It is recommended that counselors should work directly with parents and peers, especially as regards career development with a view to enhancing the positive aspects; this may eventually improve the career development prospects of our future workers.Vocational Choice.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONIn recent times, there has been growing
interest in the interrelationships between career choice, peer group and
parental influence. More importantly the focus has been on the factors
that tend to move an individual towards a career. The achievement of
children as they grow up has always been a matter of intense interest to
parents. The young adolescent in school is expected to set high
aspirations for him or herself and to work towards the achievement of
tho ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONIn recent times, there has been growing
interest in the interrelationships between career choice, peer group and
parental influence. More importantly the focus has been on the factors
that tend to move an individual towards a career. The achievement of
children as they grow up has always been a matter of intense interest to
parents. The young adolescent in school is expected to set high
aspirations for him or herself and to work towards the achievement of
tho ... Continue reading---
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