Gender, self-esteem and Career Choice among Adolescents at the British School of Kampala

Abstract

The study purposed to examine the relationship between gender, self -esteem and Career Choice among students at British School of Kampala. The study objectives were; to examine whether there are gender differences in career choice among adolescents. To examine whether there are gender differences in self-esteem among adolescents. To examine whether there is significant relationship between self- esteem and career choices among adolescents. The study adopted a correlational study design and causal/comparative design method was used to collect data with a population of 100 students from different classes. Data was collected from respondents using self-administered standard questionnaires and through entering fully filled questionnaires into computer software program known as Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20 and data was analyzed. Results from Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient(r) indicated that there is no significant relationship between gender differences and self -esteem, there is no significant relationship between gender differences and career choice and that there is a significant relationship between self-esteem and career choice. Since self- esteem is significantly related to career choice, Students are encouraged to develop a high self- esteem to be able to make positive career choices. Parents, guardians, educational institutions and the government should aim to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals in their career by providing career counseling centers to develop and implement gender-inclusive career counseling programs. They should also promote positive role models and encourage gender -neutral skills and competencies irrespective of gender stereotypes so adolescents can explore their talents and build their self -esteem