Sinkombo, Chazangwe Linda (2016) Influence of Parents on Career Choice of their Children at the University of Zambia. Masters thesis, University of Zambia.
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Abstract
The study aimed at investigating the influence of parents on career choice of their children at the University of Zambia. Three objectives guided the study, which were: to determine how parents influence career choice of their children at the University of Zambia, to establish career guidance parents offered to their children and to examine factors influencing career choice of children at the University of Zambia. In order to have in-depth understanding of the influence parents have on career choice of their children, a descriptive survey design using a qualitative approach was employed. A descriptive survey design using qualitative approach was employed. The study population comprised of all students at the University of Zambia in the three admitting schools and their parents. The sample size of the study was 54, consisting of 27 children and 27 parents. Random and purposive sampling techniques were adopted to select participants. Methods of data collection included questionnaires, focus group discussions and semistructured interviews guides. Questionnaires were used to collect data from children. To crosscheck their responses, focus group discussions were also used. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from parents. Data from interviews and focus group discussions were transcribed and then categorised into major themes after which it was analyzed thematically while that from questionnaires was analyzed qualitatively using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS software version20) and Microsoft office excel to generate frequencies and percentages which were presented in form of tables and graphs. Major findings of the study indicates that parents, especially those who were educated offered career guidance to children through interaction where they discussed about the world of work and choosing careers which are currently workable in Zambia. They guided children on career choices such as, Teaching, Business related courses, Nursing, Computer Studies, Army (Soldier), Zambia Air force, Police Service as well as Agriculture related courses. Study further revealed that the positive interaction which existed between parents have influence in career choice of their children. The study also showed that results children obtained at grade 12, availability of jobs and the education levels of their parents are also of influence towards their career choices. The study concluded that parents offered workable career choices to their children before admission to the University of Zambia with the view that these careers are of higher employment chances than others. The positive interactions with children are of influence towards career choices. Results children obtain at grade 12 highly influence their career choices. Based on the findings, study recommends that all parents should emphasize on hard work and focus on the capabilities of their children and seek the help of career guidance personnel.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Geoffrey Obatsa |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Nov 2018 13:31 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Nov 2018 13:38 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/8619 |
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