FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DECLINE IN YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN QUANTITY SURVEYING EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Akinseinde, Olubola Atanda (2016) FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DECLINE IN YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN QUANTITY SURVEYING EDUCATION IN NIGERIA. In: 5th National Conference of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Ilaro Chapter, 16th-19th October, 2016, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.

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Abstract

Quantity Surveying (QS) as a course is still a very young career in Nigeria compared to courses such as Law, Medicine and Engineering amongst others. The study investigates the factors responsible for the decline in youth participation in Quantity Surveying Education in Nigeria. The National Diploma 1&11(ND1&11) and Higher National Diploma 1 &11(HND1&11) students of Federal Polytechnic Ilaro for 2015/16 academic session were adopted as the population sample for the study. A total of Seventy-Five Structured questionnaires were administered to the total population sample, sixty (60) questionnaires were returned which represent Eighty percent (80%) response rate. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean item score and relative importance (RII). The results revealed that the students’ choice of career in QS was as a result of change of career choice by the students or by the institution, different from the initial choice of career desired. Another influencing factor identified was parental / family influence. The result ranked media coverage / awareness and early school counselling very low despite the prospect of the profession. It was concluded that parental / family influence and change of course option drives the career choice of youths rather than genuine interest and passion for Quantity Surveying Education and Training.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Geography
Depositing User:	Mr Daniel Kumoye
Date Deposited:	22 Jun 2020 14:55
Last Modified:	22 Jun 2020 14:55
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/720

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