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Assessing The Undergraduate Student Engagement, Career Choice, And Achievement In University Education

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  • Babatunde Kasim OLADELE

    (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Adeyemi John OKEDIRAN

    (Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria)

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This study investigates the correlations among academic performance, career choices, and undergraduate engagement at the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was used in the study. About 287 second-year undergraduates were selected at random. The data were analysed statistically using a two-way ANOVA and a Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient at a significance level of 0.05. The findings showed a statistically significant (r = 0.57) moderately positive correlation between students' academic engagement and their choice of profession. However, there was a weak positive correlation (r = 0.11) between academic achievement and career choice and a non-significant, weak negative correlation (r = -0.04) between academic engagement and academic achievement. Career choice and level of engagement enhance students' academic performance. Prospective students and other educational stakeholders should carefully consider these factors to achieve a successful university education.

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  • Babatunde Kasim OLADELE & Adeyemi John OKEDIRAN, 2025. "Assessing The Undergraduate Student Engagement, Career Choice, And Achievement In University Education," Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Department of Communication, Journalism and Education Sciences, University of Craiova, vol. 12(2), pages 233-238, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:edt:jsserr:v:12:y:2025:i:2:p:233-238
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17870707
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    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions

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