88
Table 3.5: Summary of statistical data
Objectives
No.
IV
DV
Stat. test
1
Self-efficacy
Career decision
-Spearman's correlation
-MLR
2
Academic self-concept
Career decision
-Spearman's correlation
-MLR
3
Peer pressure
Career decision
-Spearman's correlation
- MLR
4
Self-efficacy
Academic self-concept
Peer
Career decision
-Spearman's
r
s
5
Peer pressure
Self-efficacy
Academic self-concept
Career decision
-Hierarchical Multiple Regression
Source: Field data 2016
.
Qualitative data was summarized into themes and reported using verbatim reports.Data from
documents analyzed gave the true picture of the state of affairs in career and guidance activities
hence were used to triangulate information. Items numbered 7 and 8 in appendix III part B were
analyzed as follows; for item number 7, John Holland career code was applied to collapse
various careers stated by respondents into categorized Holland's career classification for
purpose of uniformity in interpretation. For item number 8 the reasons motivating career choice
were collapsed into four categories operationalized as; to meet family expectation, serve
mankind, make me happy and grow professionally.
3.10Ethical Considerations of the Study
The ethical issues addressed in this study included a written consent from the principals and
participants of schools selected for the study (see Appendices I and II). Prior to administration
