Gender as a Factor in the Career Choice Readiness of Senior Secondary School Students in Ilorin Metropolis of Kwara State, Nigeria
Irene Durosaro ; Nuhu, Muslimat Adebanke

Abstract
This study investigated Gender as a Factor in the Career Choice Readiness at Senior Secondary School Students in Ilorin, Kwara State. Samples were drawn from two senior secondary schools. A 20 item questionnaire was administered to the respondents. Data were analyzed using Chi-square. The main findings revealed that male and female secondary school students differ greatly in their career choice readiness. Other finding indicated that majority of the respondents have not reached the degree of readiness which permits commitment to a particular vocation or career. The counselling implications of this study were discussed and recommendations were made in line with the findings.

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