Journal of Education & Social Policy

Occupational Aspiration of Karbi Students – A Study in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam
Mayuri Rahang and Prof. Polee Saikia

Abstract
The study's primary aim is to study the level of occupational aspiration among Karbi students and compare the level of occupational aspiration in relation to gender. The investigators have selected Kamrup metro district for the study area as majority of the Karbi population resides in this district. The present study is based on a census survey to selecta representative population, as the population size was very small. Descriptive survey method has been employed in this study. The study sample comprised 130 Karbi students (70 boys and 60 girls). A self-constructed occupational scale was used to collect data, and the data was analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques such as mean, parentage, and t-test. The result indicates that the Karbi students possess high and low levels of occupational aspiration, with most students (46.2%) having an average level of vocational aspiration. Statistical analysis indicated no significant difference in occupational aspirations between boys and girls. More vocational awareness and guidance are needed to improve the students' occupational aspirations

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