The Common Value System Practiced, Self -Esteem Possessed and Career Choice Preferred By the Ip Latckey Junior Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study is based on the concept that the more desirable the value systems practiced by latchkey children, the more positive would be their self-esteem and the higher would be the career choice they may preferred in life. As conceptualized by Gardner (2007), many latchkey children are vulnerable, and unsupervised by their parents. Their value systems and self-esteem affect their career choice in life.

METHODS

It was a descriptive correctional method of research involving the 100 latchkey IP Junior students. Entire population was utilized where questionnaires were employed to gather the needed data. To arrive at valid results, weighted mean, frequency count, and percentage and chi-square (X2) test were used to treat the data gathered.

RESULTS

Relationship between Value Sytems and Self-esteem with their career choice.The results indicated there were significant relationships that existed between value systems and self-esteem with the career choice preferred by IP latchkey junior students. These variables considered were affecting and dependent with each other.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that for unsupervised kids according to Alstan (2008), their career choice in life could be affected. They are more likely to be depressed, be engaged in vices such smoking cigarettes and drinking alchohols. With these authoritative views and concepts a citing what delicate situations would happen to the value system and self-esteem of IP latchkey students in relation to the career choice they may prefer to live a life they wanted to live in the future.Researchers can conduct other studies about latchkey students not only in the junior level but also in the elementarylevel related to their social relationships, emotional intelligence, family relationships, self-discipline, and ambition in life.