BY
Dr. Stella B. Esuabana
Department of Guidance Counseling,
University of Calabar, Calabar
stellaesua@yahoo.com
+2347035448948.
Dr. Pauline Ekpang
Department of Guidance and Counseling,
Faculty of Education,
University of Calabar
paulinekpan@gmail.com
+2347039477609
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of home background on students’ career choices in senior secondary schools in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Literatures relevant to the variables under this study were reviewed. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A sample of two hundred (200) students were randomly selected for the study. The selection was done through the simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was administered in the sampled schools. The instrument was validated by experts in test and measurement. To test the hypotheses and to ascertain whether to reject or retain them, chi-square (x2 ) statistical technique was adopted. The .05 level of significance was used for the statistical testing of each of the hypothesis. The result of the analysis revealed that, socio-economic status of parents, age and gender of students significantly influenced career choice. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that regular seminars and career week should be organized within the school system. Contemporary academic journals, books and monographs on guidance and counseling should be made available to students to facilitate career choices.
KEYWORDS: Home Background, Career Choices, Senior Secondary Schools, Akamkpa
INFLUENCE OF HOME BACKGROUND ON STUDENTS’ CAREER CHOICES IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AKAMKPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
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