Value Orientation And Career Aspiration Patterns Among Students In Ogun State

Abstract

This study was designed on the one hand to obtain insights into the pattern of value orientation and career aspiration of Ogun State students, and on the other, to find out if the chosen careers of the students have the possibility of fulfilling the hopes inherent in their value orientation. The study was also to find out the effects of sex differences and rural-urban dwelling on choice of career. One hundred and ten male and sixty female SSS Two students with age range 14-18 years from 10 randomly selected secondary schools in Ogun State were the subjects of study.
Results show a significant difference between the value orientations of students. Students' career distribution is within just 14 professions with higher interests in Medicine, Accountancy, Law and Teaching in that order. Students'
value orientation and career choice were not congruent but a significant difference was recorded in the distribution of careers between rural and urban
dwellers. Findings were explained in terms of lack of career awareness and career counseling which were then recommended for the students.