A path model investigating the influence of some personal–psychological factors on the career aspirations of police trainees

A perspective from Oyo State, Nigeria

Bibliographic Data

ID21177444
AuthorsAmos Oyesoji Aremu (University of Ibadan, corresponding author), G Ayobami Lawal (University of Ibadan)
Year2009
Volume10
Issue3
Pages239-254
Publication date2009-06-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePolice Practice and Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1561-4263 • E-ISSN: 1477-271X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15614260802381059
OpenAlexW2070368458
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited39

The study sampled 246 police trainees’ (165 males and 81 females) career aspirations using a developed and tested model that provided a causal explanation on five personal–psychological variables. Data collection was done through the use of four valid and reliable instruments. The data were analysed using multiple regression and path analysis in order to estimate the coefficient of structural equations of the hypothesized model. Results from the analysis indicated that the most meaningful causal model was tenable. And that the five predicting variables accounted for 37.7% (direct effect) and 62.3% (indirect effect) of the variability in the criterion. The significant causal influence of the personal–psychological factors investigated suggested that career aspirations of police trainees could be predicted using the variables. The implications of the findings for counselling and police education in Nigeria are discussed

Career development · Career path · Management · Sociology · Statistics · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Emotional Intelligence and Performance · Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation · Mathematics · Personality Traits and Psychology · Psychology · Social Psychology

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