Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Politik dan Humaniora (Jisora)
Vol 7 No 1 (2024): Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Politik dan Humaniora

The Role of Parents in Helping Children Choose a College Major: The Role of Parents in Helping Children Choose a College Major

Zahira Rafeyfa Permana (Unknown)
Sinta Agustina (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Arazka Aznur Fadilisyakur (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Maulia Depriya Kembara (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jul 2024

Abstract

The phenomenon of children choosing the wrong major in high school students who want to continue to the university level has become a common thing. This will have an impact on the quality of learning during college so that it will affect their future. This study aims to identify the role of parents in decision-making related to the selection of study programs and universities. Grade 12 students were the subjects of this study with a sample of 35 people. This study uses a quantitative method, data collection is used using the survey method. The aspects identified include parental support and involvement in helping children choose courses and colleges. This study results in 80% of parents are involved in choosing the study program and college that their child wants. In the final decision, 54% of children choose study programs and colleges of their own choice and 46% are the choice of parents. This research is the basis for the school's information to further develop the potential of students to find out early on students' interests and talents and also the school can involve parents in providing information about study programs, colleges, and future careers that can be pursued by their children.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jisora

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Politik dan Humaniora (JISORA) is a multidisciplinary open access journal on a national scale with a combination of Social, Political and Humanities studies. All articles published go through a rigorous and fast review process to meet journal quality standards. In particular, ...