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Perceived Effectiveness of Career Pathway Automated Systems, Psychometric Assessment Tools, And Career Counselling Services On Career Maturity Among Undergraduates in Public Universities in South-West Nigeria
Abstract
This study examined the perceived effectiveness of Career Pathway Automated Systems, psychometric assessment tools, and career counselling services on career maturity among undergraduates in public universities in South-West Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A sample of Five Hundred (500) undergraduate students were selected using a multistage sampling technique involving purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling methods to ensure adequate representation. The study was conducted in selected public universities in South-West Nigeria. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Career Maturity Scale (CMS). The instrument was validated by experts in counselling psychology and educational measurement, while a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of 0.81 was obtained, indicating good internal consistency. Regression and multiple regression analyses were employed to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Career Pathway Automated Systems, psychometric assessment tools, and career counselling services significantly influenced career maturity among undergraduates. The study further showed that the combined influence of the independent variables significantly predicted career maturity among students. The study concluded that effective career guidance interventions are critical in enhancing students’ career maturity and preparedness for future occupational decisions. It was recommended that universities should strengthen career counselling units, integrate automated career systems into student support services, and provide regular psychometric assessment opportunities for undergraduates.
Keywords
Career Maturity, Career Counselling, Psychometric Assessment, Career Pathway Automated Systems, Undergraduate Students.
Citations
IRE Journals:
Adegboyega Mayowa Adeosun, Georgina Onukwube Osakwe (Ph.D), Michael Opeyemi Adeyemi, Chibuzo Angela Tauhid "Perceived Effectiveness of Career Pathway Automated Systems, Psychometric Assessment Tools, And Career Counselling Services On Career Maturity Among Undergraduates in Public Universities in South-West Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 12 2026 Page 1360-1366 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718733
IEEE:
Adegboyega Mayowa Adeosun, Georgina Onukwube Osakwe (Ph.D), Michael Opeyemi Adeyemi, Chibuzo Angela Tauhid
"Perceived Effectiveness of Career Pathway Automated Systems, Psychometric Assessment Tools, And Career Counselling Services On Career Maturity Among Undergraduates in Public Universities in South-West Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(12) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718733
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