ABSTRACT
The study investigated the influence Gender and Environment on students’ vocational choice in Secondary School in Ilorin.
Data were collected from two hundred randomly selected students through Influence Gender and Environment on Students Vocational Choice Questionnaire (FGAEOSVCQ). Data collected were analysed using frequency counts, percentage and t-test.
The results indicated that there were no significant differences in the factors influence vocational choice of male and female, and students from graduate and non-graduate parents. However, significant differences were observed on the basis of religions and school size.
Based on the outcome of this findings it is recommended that parents should be adequately educated to allow their children to choose vocational career in accordance with their ability aptitudes and interest.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE I
CERTIFICATION II
DEDICATION III
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV
ABSTRACT VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS VII
LIST OF TABLES X
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Purpose of the Study 4
Research Questions 5
Research Hypotheses 6
Significance of the Study 7
Scope and Delimitation of the Study 7
Operational Definition of Term 8
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Career theories as applied to Nigeria 9
Factors influencing vocational choice 19
The need for career guidance 24
Steps in introducing a career guidance programme
in schools 27
Steps in career decision making process 29
Appraisal of the review of the related literature 30
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
Research Design 32
Population of the Study 33
Sample and Sampling Techniques 33
Research Instrument 33
Validation of the Instrument 34
Reliability of the Instrument 34
Method for Data Collection 35
Procedure for Data Analysis 35
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Introduction 36
Presentation of the Result 36
Hypothesis Testing 38
Discussion of the findings 42
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 45
Conclusion 46
Recommendations 47
Reference 48
Appendix 50
Bukola, M (2021). Influence of Gender and Environment on Students’ Vocational Choice in Secondary Schools in Ilorin. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/influence-of-gender-and-environment-on-students-vocational-choice-in-secondary-schools-in-ilorin
Bukola, MUSTAPHA "Influence of Gender and Environment on Students’ Vocational Choice in Secondary Schools in Ilorin" Afribary. Afribary, 25 Dec. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/influence-of-gender-and-environment-on-students-vocational-choice-in-secondary-schools-in-ilorin. Accessed 09 Nov. 2024.
Bukola, MUSTAPHA . "Influence of Gender and Environment on Students’ Vocational Choice in Secondary Schools in Ilorin". Afribary, Afribary, 25 Dec. 2021. Web. 09 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/influence-of-gender-and-environment-on-students-vocational-choice-in-secondary-schools-in-ilorin >.
Bukola, MUSTAPHA . "Influence of Gender and Environment on Students’ Vocational Choice in Secondary Schools in Ilorin" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 09, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/influence-of-gender-and-environment-on-students-vocational-choice-in-secondary-schools-in-ilorin