Influence of Students' Interests and Counseling Services on Subject Area Specialization Preferences Among Home Economics Students in Colleges of Education in Delta State
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61227/arji.v6i3.198Keywords:
Influence, Students' interests, Counseling services, Subject area specialization, Home Economics students, Colleges of EducationAbstract
This study delves into the intricate relationship between students' interests, counseling services, and subject area specialization preferences among Home Economics students in Colleges of Education in Delta State. Employing a descriptive survey method and Pearson product-moment correlation research design, the study embraces a comprehensive approach to understand the intricate motivations driving students. The population under consideration comprises 381 Home Economics students across various Colleges of Education in Delta State, eliminating the need for sampling techniques due to the manageable size. The findings reveal that students' preferences within Home Economics are deeply rooted in intrinsic motivations, transcending traditional academic considerations. The study underscores the influential role of counseling services as catalysts in shaping academic and career trajectories. Well-equipped and accessible guidance and counseling units are identified as vital components, providing students with informed perspectives and unbiased opinions. The study offers practical implications for educational policies and practices. It advocates for flexible curricular structures that accommodate diverse preferences, emphasizing the need for continuous investment in counseling services.Downloads
References
Abamba, D C. (2023). Students’ Area of Specialization Preference in Home Economics in Colleges of ducation in Delta State. Unpublished M.Ed Dissertation. Delta State University, Nigeria
Andra, A., Dylan, M., & Alon, F. (2023). Efforts of Guidance Counseling Teachers in Handling Students: High School Level. International Journal of Educational Narratives, 1(1), 23-29.
Ani, O., Omenyi, S., & Achebe, C. (2015). The Effects of Antiretroviral Drugs on the Absorbance Characteristics of HIV-Infected Blood. Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, 8(09), 571.
Arubayi D. O. (2014a) The place of funding in teaching of Home Economics progranmes in
Nigeria. American Journal of food science and Nutrition Research 15(2), 1-7
Arubayi, D. O. (2014b). Home Economics students’ perception of the relevance of consumer education clothing choice in Nigeria, 227-233.
Azonuche, J.E. & Abamba D. C. (2024). Factors influencing Choice of Clothing and Textiles among undergraduate students: A study of Teaching facilities, Career prospects and Strategies improvement. Shodh Sari- An International Multidisciplinary Journal. 3(1), 369-393.
Azonuche, J. E. (2021). Influence of Family Background on the Academic Performance of Married Female Students in Clothing and Textiles in Nigeria’s Universities. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 11(4), 124.
Bernacki, M. L., & Walkington, C. (2018). The role of situational interest in personalized learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 110(6), 864.
Cahyono, T. (2022). Management of Guidance and Counseling Services in The Merdeka Belajar Curriculum. Bisma The Journal of Counseling, 6(2).
Choi, S. Y. (2022). A Case Study on the ‘Theory of Home Economics Education’Using Online Problem-Based Learning. Human Ecology Research, 60(2), 187-209.
Ebizie,E.N, Enajedu E.E , Nkechi E [2016] .The role of G and C in effective teaching and learning in schools . RAY; International journal of multi disciplinary studies .1[2 pp 36-48
Michael, O., & Modebelu, M. N. (2020). Strategies for Improving Students’ Enrolment into Vocational Technical Education Programmes of Universities in South East, Nigeria. Vocational and Technical Education Journal, 2(2).
Nie, Z., Zurlo, F., Camussi, E., & Annovazzi, C. (2019). Service ecosystem design for improving the service sustainability: A case of career counselling services in the Italian higher education institution. Sustainability, 11(5), 1427.
Nweze, T., & Okolie, U. C. (2014). Effective guidance and counselling programmes in secondary schools: Issues and roles in students’ career decision making. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME), 4(4), 63-68.
Nworgu, B.G. (2006) Educational Research; Basic Issues and Methodology. Windon Publishers Ltd., Ibadan.
Pahl, A., & Tschiesner, R. (2023). Vocational Interests and Teaching Preferences: Who Prefers Which Teaching Topic in the Nature–Human–Society Subject?. Behavioral Sciences, 13(8), 658.
Park, M. J., Lim, Y., Kwon, Y., & Lee, K. (2020). Technology and Home Economics teachers' perception of participation in school curriculum organization and high school credit system. Journal of Korean Home Economics Education Association, 32(1), 15-34.
Renninger, K. A., & Hidi, S. (2015). The power of interest for motivation and engagement. Routledge.
Risiro, J. (2014). An evaluation on the implementation of environmental education program at Mutare Teachers' College in Zimbabwe. Inter. J. Innov. Res.. Develop, 3(1), 264-271.
Subhi, M. R. I., & Habibi, B. Y. (2022). Development of Creativity and Innovation in Guidance and Counseling: A Sufistic Approach. Pamomong: Journal of Islamic Educational Counseling, 3(2), 53-63.
Additional Files
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Similar Articles
- Dewinarto Nainggolan, Rina Octavia Simarmata, Fenty Debora Napitupulu, An Error Analysis of Inflectional Affixes in Writing Analytical Exposition Text on Students at SMAN 3 Medan , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Chinwe Augustina Enwere, The Role of School Guidance and Counselling in Promoting Mental well-being and Critical Thinking among junior Secondary School Students in Anambra State , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Vera Sapitri, M. Nurudin, Muhammad Arham Prasetyo, M.Yusuf Qordowi, Muhammad Hafiz Putra, Nurul Azizah, The Relationship between Flexible and Adaptive Behaviour Ability and Students' Tolerance Attitude: A Correlational Approach , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Kusmaidah Kusmaidah, Ahmad Saefudin, The Influence of Quizizz Media Within the Team Games Tournament (TGT) Learning Approach on the Achievement of Fiqh Learning Outcomes Among Tenth-Grade Students at MA Masalikil Huda , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 7 No. 4 (2025): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Jihan Novita Sari, Nur Hiqma , Niken Aufa Rafiki, Nur Aisyah Finanda Harahap, Nirwana Damayanti, Nurul Azizah, Innovations in 21st Century Education: An Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Problem Based Learning on Students’ Learning Autonomy , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 7 No. 3 (2025): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Franklin Nnanna Ibe, Bernadette A. Ezeliora, Chinyere F. Okafor, Effect of Think-Pair-Share Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Chemistry , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 6 No. 4 (2024): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Mochammad Ichsan Wardana, Muhammad Raffi Firdaus, Dea Asmara, Nadiya Dzill Izzat, Muhammad Hilba Azmuna, Deksa Ira Lindriyati, Listiyani Siti Romlah, Students' Competence in Understanding Adab Material: A Correlational Study of Their Independent Attitudes , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 7 No. 3 (2025): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Bramianto Setiawan, Vina Iasha, Trends and Innovations in Character Building for Primary School Students in Indonesia , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 6 No. 4 (2024): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Safa Alrumayh, Nahid Ayad, Khuloud Alouzi, DafaAllah Ibrahim, Mahmoud Abdullah, Mohieddin Masoud, Majdy Kasheem, Perceptions of Islamic Studies, Sharia, and Law Students Towards the Use of Artificial Intelligence in English Learning , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 7 No. 3 (2025): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
- Ann Ngozi Ugobueze , The Impact of Motivation on Primary Education Teachers: A Study in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria , Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI): Vol. 6 No. 4 (2024): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
<< < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 > >>
You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.
|
Support > Partner > Tools > Indexing
|
Contact > Adrees > Website |
Statistic |
For Author > Template
|
 |
|---|
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
