INFLUENCE OF GENDER, SOCIO ECONOMIC BACKGROUND AND CULTURAL VALUES ON CAREER INTEREST OF UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES’ STUDENTS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. THE STUDY WAS CARRIED OUT IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN OGUN STATE
Abstract
This study examined influence of gender, socio economic background and cultural values on career interest of university undergraduates’ students in Ogun State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The sample size was made of three hundred (300) respondents from the three (3) public universities in Ogun State. One hundred (100) respondents were selected from each university. Findings indicated that: Gender related to career interest among undergraduates in public universities in Ogun State. Parents’ socio economy background affects career interest of under graduates. Parents’ influence has an impact in the choice of students’ career. Students’ cultural values influence their career choice. It was recommended that: counselors that offer career advice to students in public university in Ogun state should ensure that they are well informed so as to provide accurate information that will lead students to correct career interest. Parents should provide adequate guidance and support to students to enable them develop the right career interest.
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