FACTORS AFFECTING THE CAREER CHOICE OF SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AT SAN VICENTE
NATIONAL HIGH SHOOL
A Research Paper Presented to
The Faculty of the Senior High School Department
San Vicente National High School
Buhi Camarines Sur
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
In Practical Research 2
RESEARCHER;
PEÑONES, ERWIN JOHN B.
ZERRUDO, EDZEL D.
BALTAZAR, LORRAINE GRACE E.
NICOLAS, ERIKA MAE S.
STA.MARIA, KRISTEL M.
CHAPTER 1
The Problem
Introduction
Deciding on which career to pursue is a vital process in the lives of
Senior High School students. Career choice and decision making are critical
aspects of an individual’s life that can have a significant impact on their future
success and well-being. Choosing a career path that aligns with one’s
interest, skills, and values can lead to a fulfilling and satisfying professional
life. Understanding the factors that affect career aspirations and decision-
making is essential, for educators, policymakers, and individual themselves
to provide appropriate support and guidance to students and young adults. It
is this period when they have to decide on what major to take in college.
Senior high school students require a lot of professional guidance
particularly when it comes to selecting a career choice. Students are given
advice throughout this time to get ready for future worthwhile careers. It is
when high school where students starts to feel tangibly about career
preferences. He cited, Castillo (1963), who stressed the redirection and
guidance of the high school youth because; it is in that stage where skills,
capacities and decisions are developed. The youth should get a through
picture of their aspirations and expectations. Making a profession option is
an important stage in every student’s life.
Young students have diverse dreams and interests in life. There is an
old adage which inspires people to successed: stated that, “If there is a will,
there is a way” .In choosing a career, suitability to the interest of the students
is given importance. Students must know on what degree to pursue in
college, one that interest them and must also fit their abilities so that it will not
be hard for them to choose the right career path.
It is therefore that choosing a career is an extremely important decision
that impacts an individual’s entire future. Career exploration is defined as the
extent to which possible careers are researched and considered.
Olaosebikan et.al (2014) has suggested that exploring career options before
commiting to a career increases future career success and satisfaction.
Onyejiaku et.al (2005), who defines occupation as a means of living, which
has power to change personalities, determined social status, predict
expected earnings.
It’s in this stage when teenager needs guidance in the proper
sekection of their desired career. Where they can choose the right decisions
considering their innate capacities, educational privilege offered to the
sudents and other resources that society makes available for them to be more
efficient and effective (Deparment of Education 2017)
According to the theory of vocational development by Super (2005),
the students should first become aware of the need for a career. So every
graduating students need a wise choice in decision making. Buatista (1997)
stated that at this stage, a student must take important and vital decision in
the selection of a career which will determine the future success.
Theoretical Paradigm
TRAIT AND FACTOR A SOCIAL LEARNING
SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY OF CAREER
THEORY THEORY DECISION
FRANKPARASON’S Albert Bandura KRUMBOLTZ
(1909) (1977)
(1979)
FACTORS AFFECTING THE CAREER CHOICE OF SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL AT SAN VICENTE NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL
Figure 1
Theoretical Framework
Trait and Factor Theory
Frank Parson’s (1909) focused on identifying the characteristics of the
individual like traits and the environment or job requirements.
Social Cognitive Theory
Albert Bandura (1977) emphasizes the dynamic interaction between
people (personal factors), their behavior, and their environments.
A Social Learning Theory of Career Decision
Krumbolz (1979) shows how individuals make career decision that
emphasizes the importance of behavior, cognitions in making career
decisions.
CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM
Input Process Output
Senior High School Distributing
students Survey a career
Question manual that
Personal Interview containing
profile
the factors
Talent or
affecting the
skills
career
Academic
choice
background
A. Factors
Affecting
B. Career
choice
C. Problem
encountered
FEEDBACKS
Figure 1.1
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The input refers to the respondents personal profile, talent or skills and
academic background and it consist factors affecting the career choice and
problem encountered.
The process it is the questionnaires that will illustrate or observe what
are the factors that may affecting the career choices, and interview that will
gathering some information
The output it is a possible solution to the research that are conducted
by the researchers.
Statement of the Problem
1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of :
a. Age
b. Gender
c. Talent or skills
d. Career choice
2. Factors affecting the career choices of Grade 11- Heracles students?
a. Skills
b. Financial Stability
c. Academic Ability
3. What are the various problem encountered by the students in making
a decision?
Hypothesis of the study
1. Student’s abilities and career aspirations are the most important
factors influencing their career decision, followed by traditional and
cultural values, career guidance, parental support, and external
consultation.
2. Factors such as interest in field, academic ability, familiarity,
economic stability, and influential people can all play a role in the
decision
Assumptions
1. The profile of the GAS student in terms of age, gender, talent or skills
and career choice
2. The factors affecting the career choice of grade 11- Poseidon students
3. The various problem encountered by the students in making a decision
Purpose of the study
The purpose of this study was to see factors which affects the choice of
career among students. Identifying these factors would give parents,
educators an idea as to where students place most of their trust in the career
selection process. It would also allow students to examine processes they
use for career selection.
Significance of the Study
Students. This study will help students to determine the factors affecting the
career choice so they can use as a guide, and the findings of this study would
benefit and inspire them to formulate and act upon on their career plans in
the future.
Parents. This study will benefits the parents in terms of they could guide and
support their children in choosing a career.
Researchers. As the researchers, they will be benefited by this study in a
way of investigating the factors that affect the career choice of the student
and to be more innovative.
Future Researcher. They will be benefited by using this as a guide for their
research and also to motivate them to know who they are, what they are.
Teachers. This study will benefits them to motivate the students to pursue
their dream and to guide them to make a wise decision on choosing a career
Scope and Delimitation.
This study focused on determining the factors affecting the career
choice of Senior high school students at San Vicente National High School.
The total number of respondents in this study is thirty (30) students of grade
11- Poseidon. Therefore, the study was narrowly focused on the variables
influencing the students in making a decision of choosing a career.
Definition of terms
Career. The main area of life where a person is involved in variety of
responsibilities including these of a worker, family member, community, and
leisure participant.
Career Path. Highlight the options available to someone looking to advance
their career within a certain profession.
Capacities. It is the ability on how will you take or accomplish something.
Decision Making. The mental process that leads to the decision to choose
one idea or strategy over many others.
Degree. It is the study that will take in college.
Educators. A person or thing that educates, especially teachers and principal
Educational Privilege. The right to freely choose their field of study.
Occupation. It is the work that a person does, a person’s job or profession.
Skills. Is the abilities, talents and strengths that will match to their personality
Social Status. It is the position pf an individual group or a society. Relative
level of social value a person is a considered to possess.
Note
Cheryl Pence, PhD (2023) https://cherlypence.com/career-theories
https://www.med.upenn.edu
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document
