INFLUENCE OF PEER GROUP ON ADOLESCENTS’ CAREER CHOICE

This study investigate influence of peer group on adolescents’ career choice. Career development, for most people is a lifelong process of engaging the work world through choosing among employment opportunities made available to them.Questionnaire was used to gather information from participant who emerged from secondary school of Ijebu North Local government Area. Descriptive survey method was adopted (Chi-square), with a total population of 110 participants, whom their data was gathered and analyzed based on their responses.The result shows that there is significant relationship between the influence peer pressure and on adolescent career choice [X²cal=22.55; X²tab=21.026]. Also, it revealed that there is significant relationship between adolescent peer group and career choice [X²cal=25.20; X²tab=21.026]. It also shows that there is a significant gender difference on the influence of peer group on adolescent career choice [X²cal=23.65; X²tab=21.026].The study therefore recommend that vocational guidance and counseling services should be rendered for students with a major objectives of identifying and harnessing the potentials of the young adolescents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter One                                                                                                 

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of the Problem

1.3       Objectives of the Study

1.4       Research Questions

1.5       Significance of the Study

1.6       Scope of the Study

1.7       Definition of Terms

Chapter Two                                                                                                

2.1       Clarification of Concepts

2.1.1    Adolescent Career Choice and Peer Group

2.1.2    How Peer Groups Function

2.2       Review of Related Theories

2.2.1    Self-Concept Theory of Career Development

2.2.2    Social Cognitive Career Theory

2.3       Review of Related Literature

2.4       Research Hypothesis

Chapter Three                                                                                              

3.1       Research Design

3.2       Population of the Study

3.3       Sample and Sampling Techniques

3.4       Research Instrument

3.5       Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument

3.6       Method of Data Collection

3.7       Method of Data Analysis

Chapter Four                                                                                                           

4.0       Introduction

4.1       Demographic Data

4.2       Testing of Hypotheses

Chapter Five                                                                                                 

5.1       Discussion of Findings

5.2       Summary

5.3       Conclusion

5.4       Recommendations

References

Appendix: Questionnaire

Appendix: Computer Printout of Raw Score