The Impacts of Family Influence and Involvement on Career Decisions of ABM Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Career-decision making was a crucial part of every student's life. Student's choice regarding their career path could make or break them in the near future that is why it is done with careful consideration. In this study, the researcher explored the impacts of family influence and involvement on career-decision making of ABM students at General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School.

METHODS

The study made use of phenomenological type of research. The discipline of phenomenology may be defined initially as the study of structures of experiences or consciousness. The study is a qualitative study and uses questionnaires to collect data. The respondents are Grade 11 students under the Accountancy and Business Management strand (ABM) at General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School.

RESULTS

The study shows the role, impact, influence, and involvement of family in career-decision making of ABM students. Family greatly influenced career choice of ABM students. Some are encouraged to work in the family business, while others have to find better job opportunities in the future. The impact of family influence on career choice serves as extrinsic and intrinsic motivation for students.

DISCUSSIONS

The results revealed that the influence and involvement of family are important considerations when ABM students make career decisions. Families’ approval regarding their choice of career is important for the students because it keeps them driven, confident, and comfortable on the career they have chosen. On the contrary, family influence could also be a burden to carry for the students who feel that they want a different career from what their families are willing to support.