Issues and challenges influencing career choice among Senior High School students in Ghana
The case of the New Juaben Municipality
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22257530 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Richmond Sekyi (Presbyterian College), Wendy Setlalentoa (0000-0002-2688-8605, Central University of Technology), Gregory Alexander (0000-0001-5151-8350, Central University of Technology) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 848 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2720-7722 • E-ISSN: 2720-7722 |
| Publisher | Noyam Publishers (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.38159/ehass.20267315 |
| OpenAlex | W7155499819 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 27 |
The study examined the influence of career information and its determinants on career choice among senior high school (SHS) students in the New Juaben Municipality of the Eastern Region, Ghana. The paper addresses the issue that most learners are not adequately exposed to career-related information, which affects their career choices and could, in turn, help address the life and socio-economic problems affecting Ghana. The study is framed within Bandura’s Social Cognitive Career Theory, which posits that environmental, gender, and family background factors influence career choices. The study employs a qualitative research approach and involves 10 participants selected through purposive and convenience sampling from senior high schools in the New Juaben Municipality. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted to gather data, focusing on two main questions, namely: What challenges do students face in career choice? How can the process of career choice be improved, and how can it be done among senior secondary school students? The data was analysed using a thematic approach. The study revealed that parents were the most influential determinants of students’ career choices. Furthermore, the results revealed that students lacked career-related knowledge, hindering informed decision-making. Based on the findings, the study suggests increased student access to career guidance and counselling to support informed career choices, promote personal sustainability, and contribute to Ghana’s development drive and global engagement
Career development · Career Pathways · Cognitive Information Processing · Nonprobability sampling · Qualitative research · Social cognitive theory · Thematic analysis · African Education and Politics · Career Development and Diversity · Higher Education and Employability
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |