FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER CHOICE AMONGS SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ONITSHA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE
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This study was carried out to determine the Factors Influencing Career Choice of Secondary School Students in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Four research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 1, 400 SS2 students in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A total sample of 200 students were randomly chosen and studied. The study used a 20 item questionnaire with a four-point rating scale ranging from Very Great Extent to Very Low Extent. The analysis of the data was done using mean scores. Findings from the study showed that, parental values and family background influence secondary school students’ career choice to a great extent. Prestigious job syndrome influences secondary school students’ career choice to a very great extent. The respondents reacted positively to the listed ways that can be used to solve problem of career choice of secondary school students to a very great extent. Based on these findings and their implications, recommendations were made, which include that, adequate information about career choice should be given to the students by professional guidance counselors among others.
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