IMPACT OF FAMILY BACKGROUND ON CAREER CHOICE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This research was performed to examine the influence of family on the career choice of secondary school students. In analyzing the data collected for the purpose of carrying out this research, the statistical tool known as the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPC) and the statistics were used. The use of sample percentage was employed, and Tables were used in presenting the data. Primary and secondary data were also used.

The study was conducted in Edo state, Nigeria and carried out in 5 secondary schools selected through the simple random sampling technique in Egor local government area of Edo State. Out of the entire population in these five secondary schools chosen randomly, 50 students were selected at random from each of the five schools chosen for this survey amounting to a total of 250 students used for the study. A pilot study was conducted on ten students randomly chosen from the secondary schools chosen to pre-test the efficacy of the questionnaire. The feedback received was used in the final draft which enhances it reliability. Findings from the study showed that the family has a strong influence on the career choice of secondary school students. However, this study will help parents and guardians to know and ascertain the nature of influence they have on their wards when it comes to career choice.