Parental influence on career choice in Jos North Islamic Secondary Schools, Nigeria
1 Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Education, International Open University, The Gambia.
2 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of General Studie,s Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(02), 286–292
Publication history:
Received on 16 September 2024; revised on 31 October 2024; accepted on 02 November 2024
Abstract:
This study sought to analyzed parental influences on career choice in Jos North Islamic secondary schools. A sample of ten schools was selected using simple random sampling technique and total of 323 student participated in the research. The data obtained was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result shows that there is positive but non-significant relationship between parental religiosity and career choice of their children. The result also reveals that there is positive and significant relationship between parental socio-cultural and economic influences and their children career choices at 5% and 10% significant level respectively. The study recommends the need to uplift career counseling unit in Islamic secondary schools. It also recommends the development of good relationship between parent and school counsellors towards guiding the students to Islamic career choice preference.
Keywords:
Parental Influence; Career Choice; Jos North; Islamic Secondary Schools; Nigeria
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