INFLUENCE OF CAREER DECISION DIFFICULTIES ON VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION BEHAVIOUR AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINNA METROPOLIS OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study investigated influence of career decision difficulties and vocational exploration behavior among senior secondary school students in Minna Metropolis of Niger State. Three research objectives and three null hypotheses guided the study. Correctional survey research design was used with a population of (4,658) SSII students and sample size of (370) respondents participated in study. A researchers’ self-designed instrument(s) named “Career Decision Difficulties Questionnaire (CDDQ) and Vocational Explorative Behaviour Questionnaire (VEBQ) was utilized. Data collected were analysed using Pearsons’ Correlation to test the null hypotheses. Results revealed was a significant relationships between indecision and vocational exploration behavior while there is no significant relationship between readiness, and information career decision difficulties and vocational exploration behavior among senior secondary school students in Minna Metropolis. These findings suggest that while career decision difficulties may be prevalent, they may impede students' engagement in vocational exploration activities. Based on the results, it was recommended that among others that, implementing career guidance programs, offering individualized career counselling sessions, and fostering collaboration among parents, teachers, and community organizations to create a supportive environment for students' career development..