Factors influencing career choice decisions of form four students in Kenya: a case study of Koibatek District.
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2008-09
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
Decision-making theories hare identified age range 16 - 18 years. as being one of the critical decision periods for an adolescent. Most of the students in form four are in this age bracket. The objectives of this study were to establish the specific factors that influence the
form four students decision in choice of career~ establish if factors influencing boys and
girls decision on career choices differ and finally, establish whether the emergence of the
latest technology of the World Wide Web computer information has an influence decision
on career choices of form four student in Kenya, The target population for this study was the form four students in Kenyan government secondary schools in Koibatek District. 300 form four students from different government sponsored secondary schools in Koibatek
district participated. Questionnaires designed to probe students on the factors of consideration in decision making on career choice were used for data collection. A five point Likert scale was used to assess these factors in order o influence from the most influential to those that are not applicable. The data collected was analysed. tabled and
percentages calculated. The data was then presented in graphs and charts. Comparative analysis on data collected was then done based on gender to establish the difference in the factors influencing form four Students if any. The study was anchored on developmental
theories of career choice. Descriptive — qualitative approach was taken in the analysis of
the data. The study established that the teachers and the principals are the most influential
persons to the form four students in future career decision making. Trips to the universities
and career workshops or seminars were picked on as the most influential events on decision
making on future career of form four students. However, potential for high salary was
picked on by the most of the respondent across Inc gender as the most influential factor
during future career choice decision making. This study intends to be a resourceful
reference material to guidance and counseling departments of secondary schools in Kenya.
parent and students who have to make decision on their future career.
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A dissertation submitted to I.O.D.L Department in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Education Degree
Keywords
Choice decisions, Career, Form four, Students, Koibatek District