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Socioeconomic Status and Occupational Aspirations of High School Seniors in Nigeria
Author(s) -
IDOWU ADEYEMI I.,
DERE ABIMBADE O.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of employment counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.252
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2161-1920
pISSN - 0022-0787
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1920.1983.tb00779.x
Subject(s) - socioeconomic status , preference , psychology , occupational prestige , demography , sociology , economics , population , microeconomics
This study examines the effects of socioeconomic status on the occupational aspirations and motivation for occupational preference of high school seniors in Nigeria. The article suggests ways by which counselors can help students who are less privileged.