THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT TO THE CAREER CHOICE OF GRADE 12 HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS OF IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

Choosing a career path is often considered one of the most important decisions in the life of a young adult, as it has the potential to either accelerate or delay the journey toward success. Although career choice is often seen as a personal decision, evidence suggests that various factors, including parental involvement, can significantly influence this process. This study aims to examine how parental involvement affects the career decisions of Grade 12 Home Economics students, specifically exploring the extent to which parental involvement influences their decision-making. The researchers used a survey questionnaire that went through the process of validation by the experts to gather data from the 127 HE students of Immaculada Concepcion College. These 127 students were composed of five sections of the HE strand, selected using a random sampling method. The descriptive-correlational research design was used in this study to gather relevant data. Numerical data were collected and analyzed using closed-ended questionnaires within the framework of the quantitative research method. This study used the following statistical techniques: weighted mean, Likert scale, Pearson correlation coefficient formula, Slovin's formula, and interpretation tables. The researchers used Pearson r to determine if there is a significant relationship between the extent of parental involvement and the career choice of the respondents. Based on the data that the researchers gathered, a p-value of 0.114 is greater than the significance level of 0.05, and the decision is "Accepted null hypothesis." It is revealed that the majority of the students chose to pursue a higher education career rather than other choices, and most of the students find their parents' involvement essential to them.