STUDENT’S QUESTIONNAIRE

Dear respondent,The questions in this questionnaire regard Factors influencing decision process for
secondary school students in selecting career path.The questionnaire contains a number of statements
about your experience about factors affecting career choices. You are asked about how you yourself think
about these statements. There is no right or wrong answer. Your opinion is what counts. Be assured that
all the information will be handled confidentially and for the right purpose only. DO NOT WRITE
YOUR NAME ANYWHERE in this questionnaire. Kindly respond with utmost honesty as the findings
of this study are geared towards making interventions that can improve your decisions career choice in
your school.

✓ Tick S.A- for Strongly Agree, A- for Agree, D- for Disagree and S.D- for Strongly
Disagree
SECTION A
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Tick appropriately that suits you
Gender: Male Female
Age: 14-16 17-19 20 and above
Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 Form 4

SECTION B
1. Peer Influence
No. PEER INFLUENCE. S.A A D S.D
1 My friend’s career aspirations influence my own career decisions.
2 I feel pressured by my Peers to choose a certain career path.
3 I discuss career options with my friends and consider their
opinions.
4 Peer approval is important to me when making decisions about my
future career.
5 I feel confident in my own career choice regardless of what my
friends think.

2. Family Expectations
No FAMILY EXPECTATIONS S.A A D S.D
1 My family has clear expectations about the career path they
want me to pursue.
2 I feel pressure from my family to choose a specific career
path.
3 My family’s expectations play a significant role in
influencing my career decisions.
4 I feel supported by my family in exploring different career
options.
5 I feel conflicted between my own aspirations and my
family’s expectations for my career.
 3. Economic Conditions
No. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS S.A A D S.D
1 The current economic situation affects my career decision
making process .
2 I consider job stability and potential salary when choosing
a career path.
3 Economic factors such as job availability, impact my
career aspirations.
4 I am concerned about the financial aspect of my chosen
career path.
5 Economic uncertainty makes me rethink my career
options.

4. Job Market Trends

No JOB MARKET TRENDS. S.A A D S.D
1 I research job market trends before deciding on a career
path.
2 I consider future demands for jobs in my chosen field when
making career decisions.
3 Job market conditions influence the feasibility ofvpursuing
certain career paths .
4 I feel confident in my career choice because it aligns with
the current job market trends.
5 I am aware of emerging industries and consider them when
exploring career options.
5. Personal Interests

No. PERSONAL INTERESTS S.A A D S.D

1 My personal interests strongly influence my career
decision making process .
2 I prioritize pursuing a career that align with my hobbies
and passions.
3 I feel fulfilled when considering career options that
match my personal interests .
4 I actively seek out information about career paths that
resonates with my interests.
5 My career choice reflects what I enjoy doing in my free
time .

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 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHERS
Dear respondent, The questions in this questionnaire regard the factors influencing decision
making process in the selection of career paths for secondary school students. The questionnaire
contains a number of statements about these factors. You are asked about how you yourself think
about these statements. There is no right or wrong answer. Your opinion is what counts. Be
assured that all the information will be handled confidentially and for the right purpose only.

DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME in this questionnaire. Kindly respond with utmost honesty as
the findings of this study are geared towards making interventions that can improve your
decisions career choice in your school.

Tick S.A for Strongly Agree A for Agree, D for Disagree and S.D for Strongly Disagree

SECTION A

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION .

Tick appropriately what fits you

Gender :Male Female

Age:20-25 25-30 30-above

SECTION B:

1. Peer Influence

No PEER INFLUENCE S.A A D S.D

1 Peer influence plays a noticeable role in shaping
student’s career aspirations.
2 Students often seek validation from their peers when
making decisions about their future careers.
3 Peer pressure can sometimes steer students away from
pursuing their true interests.
4 I notice students discussing and considering each
other’s career choices during class activities.
5 Building confidence in their own decisions could help
students resist negative peer influence.

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2.Family Expectations

No FAMILY EXPECTATIONS . S.A A D S.D

1 Family expectations significantly impact the career
choices of secondary school students .
2 Students often express feeling pressured by their
families to pursue specific career paths.
3 I observe students struggling to balance their own
aspirations with their family’s expectations .
4 Family support plays a crucial part in helping students
explore diverse career options.
5 I believe students will benefit from more open
discussions with their families about career choices .

3.Economic Conditions

No ECONOMIC CONDITIONS . S.A A D S.D

1 Economic conditions strongly influence student’s
perception of different career paths.
2 Students frequently express concerns about job market
stability and financial security .
3 I observe students researching job market trends as they
explore potential careers.
4 Socio-economic factors often influence the feasibility of
pursuing certain career paths.
5 Providing students with resources to understand
economic factors could empower their career decisions .

4.Personal Interests and Passion

No PERSONAL INTERESTS AND PASSION. S.A A D S.D

1 Students often prioritize personal interests and
passions when considering career options.
2 I notice students actively seeking out information
aligning with their careers and hobbies.
3 Passion plays a significant role in motivating students
to pursue specific career paths.
4 Students are willing to make sacrifices to pursue
careers they are passionate about .
5 Helping students connect their passions with career
opportunities enhances their engagement.
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