This study was conducted to examine the attitudes of education final students towards guidance and counseling. This study will benefit policy makers, as they will develop, change and improve strategies for effective counseling and advisory services in higher education. The study adopted the descriptive research method and the research questions were adequately answered with a simple percentage. A total of 200 students from the faculty of Education, University of Uyo were enrolled in this study.
Young people are constantly plagued by personal, academic, or family influences. Sometimes these influences are positive, while other times the influences are negative. The consequences of negative influences are the strange decisions that young people make to avoid a growth process without problems for them. Counseling and counseling services in universities should help young people overcome these challenges, mainly in an academic environment, regardless of how they look. However, access to counseling and guidance services in the university is one of the services young people do not often use for logical and illogical reasons.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Null Hypotheses
1.7 Scope of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Concepts And Definitions
2.3 Aims Of Guidance And Counseling Programs
2.4 Guidance And Counselling Services
2.5 The Role Of Guidance And Counselling In Schools
2.6 Effective Teaching And Learning, Guidance And Counselling Perspective
2.7 Contribution Of Counselling Towards The Sustainability Of Education System
2.8 Possible Issues And Problems Of Guidance And Counselling In Schools
2.9 Theoretical Framework
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Design of study
3.2 Area of study
3.3 Population of the study
3.4 Sample and sampling technique
3.5 Instrumentation
3.6 Reliability
3.7 Validity
3.8 Method of Data Collection
3.9 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Analysis of Research questions
4.2 Test of Null hypotheses
4.3 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary of study
5.2 Conclusion
Objectives and Research Focus
This study aims to examine the attitudes of final-year education students at the University of Uyo towards the institution's guidance and counseling services, with a specific focus on identifying personal and academic challenges and exploring gender-based differences in service utilization.
- Investigation of student attitudes toward seeking professional guidance.
- Analysis of gender differences in service engagement and perception.
- Identification of common academic and personal stressors among students.
- Evaluation of the influence of counselor characteristics (gender/age) on student help-seeking behavior.
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1.1 Background to the Study
What we consider instructions and advice are as old as humanity (Mutie and Ndambuki 1999). In the traditional African society, aunts, uncles and other elders were responsible for counseling young people. These people knew exactly when and how to do it. As a result, the young man knew exactly what was expected of them. They knew not only their rights in society, but also their duties. According to Wangoi (1994), he discovered that in Africa the disintegration of the traditional social structure has given way to modernization and, therefore, the traditional school, which previously dealt with issues affecting young members of society, also It had dissolved. This has created a vacuum, since a topic such as sexuality is rarely discussed among the older members of society and the younger generation.Wangoi (1994) also noted that teenagers are abandoned and neglected when it comes to counseling. She suggests that clear, supportive and progressive guidelines are needed to solve most of the problems they face. Teenagers should be instructed on how to treat their sexuality, for example, to combat teenage pregnancies, abortions and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV / AIDS.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: Outlines the historical context of advisory roles, the emergence of the need for formal guidance in Nigerian institutions, and the problem statement regarding student stress and attitudes.
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW: Explores key concepts of guidance and counseling, their functional roles in academic settings, and theoretical frameworks linking systemic school components.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Details the descriptive research design, the selection of 200 final-year students as participants, and the application of simple percentage analysis to collected data.
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS: Presents demographic data and survey results regarding student attitudes and hypotheses tests concerning gender and counseling.
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Summarizes the major research findings, concludes that gender influences help-seeking attitudes, and provides recommendations for improved counseling awareness.
Keywords
Guidance, Counseling, University of Uyo, Education Students, Gender Differences, Academic Stress, Student Attitudes, Help-seeking Behavior, Adolescent Counseling, School Curriculum, Psychological Support, Institutional Support, Personal Challenges, Career Guidance, Counseling Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research study?
The study investigates the attitudes of final-year education students at the University of Uyo toward guidance and counseling services, exploring how students perceive these services and whether they utilize them.
What are the central thematic fields covered?
The research covers the importance of guidance and counseling in educational systems, the role of peer versus professional support, and the impact of demographic factors like gender and age on seeking help.
What is the primary research objective?
The primary goal is to determine if final-year education students have a positive or negative attitude toward counseling and to identify specific factors that influence their decision to seek professional assistance.
Which scientific method was employed?
The study utilized a quantitative descriptive research design, employing simple random sampling to survey 200 students and simple percentage models for data analysis.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body covers the conceptual definitions of guidance and counseling, their roles in schools, effective teaching strategies, the contribution of counseling to educational sustainability, and common obstacles like lack of funding and stigma.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include Guidance, Counseling, Student Attitudes, University of Uyo, Gender Differences, and Academic Stress.
How does gender influence student attitudes according to the findings?
The findings indicate that female students generally exhibit a more positive attitude toward counseling services compared to their male counterparts, who show more reluctance.
What role does the counselor's gender play in student preference?
The study found that students are generally more comfortable with female counselors and express a preference for older, experienced counselors over younger ones.
- Quote paper
- Prince Udoyen (Author), 2020, Guidance and Counseling Service. Attitude of Final Year Students towards Help Systems of the University, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1034909
