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Volume 7 Issue 1
January-February 2025
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Factors Behind Freshmen's Preference for Criminology Program
Author(s) | Angelica P. Salce |
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Country | Philippines |
Abstract | This study, titled Factors Behind Freshmen's Preference for Criminology Program, aimed to identify the intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing freshmen's choice to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Criminology at Don Carlos Polytechnic College. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the study collected data through a self-made questionnaire distributed to bonafide first-year Criminology students. The study used a stratified random sampling method and analyzed factors such as personal interest, self-efficacy, perceived nature of work, job prospects, and social-environmental influences. The findings revealed that intrinsic factors like personal interest and the perceived nature of work were highly influential, while extrinsic factors like job prospects also played a significant role. No significant differences were observed in the level of influence when respondents were grouped according to their demographic profile, indicating that both male and female students from diverse educational backgrounds were similarly motivated. The study concluded that freshmen in the Criminology program were motivated by both intrinsic factors (e.g., personal interest) and extrinsic factors (e.g., job prospects), regardless of their age, gender, or Senior High School strand completed. Based on these findings, recommendations for students, parents, teachers, and institutions were provided, focusing on fostering career self-awareness, supporting decision-making, and improving guidance systems. The study also suggested areas for future research, including a broader examination of factors influencing career choices and the impact of social support on students’ career decisions. |
Keywords | Criminology |
Field | Sociology > Education |
Published In | Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025 |
Published On | 2025-01-16 |
Cite This | Factors Behind Freshmen's Preference for Criminology Program - Angelica P. Salce - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35334 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35334 |
Short DOI | https://doi.org/g82gpn |
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