Influence of Traditional Factors on Career Choice among Nigerian Secondary School Youth.

Denga, Daniel I.

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Influence of Traditional Factors on Career Choice among Nigerian Secondary School Youth.

Denga, Daniel I.

Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, v16 n1 p30-35 Jan 1988

Examined influence of traditional factors on career choices of Nigerian students (N=400) in their last year of secondary school. Results revealed traditional factors (social prestige, family occupation, religious beliefs, etc.) ranked very high on the list of factors influencing career choice. Psychological factors (interest, aptitudes, intelligence, etc.) received relatively low rankings. (ABL)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Foreign Countries, Occupational Aspiration, Parent Influence, Psychological Characteristics, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Social Influences, Traditionalism

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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