EFFECT OF PARENTAL INFLUENCE ON STUDENTS CHOICE OF CAREER

Tuckman (1992:288-289) observed that “the purpose of the literature review is to expand upon the context and background of the study to help further define the problem, and to provide an empirical basis subsequent development of hypothesis”.  For Obasi (1999:102), “through a review, one can improve on one’s methodology or adopt the most appropriate one already used in previous studies”. Still on this, Odighoh and Osuagwu (1998:41) state most importantly that a literature review enables a “writer” to obtain state-of-the act knowledge about development in a given subject matter.

Accordingly this chapter reveals existing literatures that are related to the variables and subject here under study.  The family normally provides a child with his first social experiences, this provides the models with which the child can be identify.  They can consciously set themselves up as advisers or they may be approached by the child for direct advice on a wide range of matters including vocation.  Within the family the parents provides enormous influence on children on the choice of career, this especially took place in established professionally homes like that of the Accountants, Lawyers, Doctors etc, it is an established fact today that at least a member of the family must be train to take over their chamber, clinic etc.  In all societies, whether developed, developing or underdeveloped, the quality of workers as well as their degree of satisfaction goes a long way to determine the smooth functioning and the economic stability of the society.  In practical terms, there is no single situation in life, which is potentially so capable of giving same satisfaction of one’s basic needs as his occupation.  Occupation is a way of life.  It molds one’s character, determines his/her social status and in most cases, conditions his life style generally.

In view of the importance of occupation in human society, career education for the children should receive proper attention in the best interest of the society.  Through family influences, everyone is exposed to values relationships, attitudes, feelings and certain climate for learning, the family undoubtedly has profound influence upon every aspect of the child development, his/her desires, satisfactions, dissatisfactions and work roles are also learned in the home. Individuals have different motives about some career available in their environment; school leavers cannot make adequate career choice unless they are aware of the range of occupations open to them with their qualifications and facilities available for such occupation.  Numerous studies have presented family variables and student’s choice of career. 

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