A Study of Career Preference of Students of Low, Medium and High Socio-Economic Conditions of Secondary School

Abstract

Socio-Economic Condition has always influenced the career preference of students career preference varies for family from different social backgrounds. The present study examines career preference of Secondary School Students in the Context of Socio Economic Condition. The sample of the study comprised of 400 students (200 boys and 200 girls) from classes IX and X of Prayagraj City. SES Scale Prepared by Sunil Kumar Upadhyay and Career Preference Record (CPR) (2004) prepared by Vivek Bhargav and Rajshree Bhargava. The statistical measure percentile is used. The result of the study reveals the difference between high, average and low SES groups and their career preference. A positive correlation is observed between SES and career preference.