The Effect of Career Outcomes on the Career Aspirations of Secondary school Students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of career outcomes on career aspirations of secondary schools’ students. Study’s objectives were to; (1) find out the effect of career outcomes on career aspirations of students at secondary level and (2) recommend strategies for the career guidance of students. Study’s design was quantitative. Its population was 30439 students. A sample of 380 students selected with simple random sampling. A questionnaire was developed, validated and pilot tested for collecting data. Data were gathered with self-administered questionnaires and analyzed with using mean scores, standard deviations and chi-square test. The study found the significant effect of career outcomes on students’ career aspirations. Income, work environment, recognition and future career opportunities significantly affect the career aspirations of students. The study recommended the provision of career guidance in secondary schools. Moreover, mechanism for students’ career aspirations on the basis of interests and aptitudes may be provided at secondary level.