Cyber Media and Career Choices among Omani Youth (A Survey of College of Applied Sciences, Nizwa Students)
Author : K Stevenson
Abstract :
Cyber media has changed the way people, including the youngsters look at the world. The glut of information on diverse subjects, the possibility of social networking, gaming etc have attracted the young and the old alike.
In contemporary Oman where educational institutions offer a bouquet of courses both in the traditional learning and through online modes, students have a choice. The research aimed at identifying the use and influence of Cyber media in making career choices by Omani students in the College of Applied Sciences, Nizwa, and Sultanate of Oman. The survey method was found to be appropriate to seek answers to the research objectives and was exploratory in nature.
The study was aimed at first generation undergraduate students, who have limitations with the English language. A representative sample of 185 students-males and females was chosen using the stratified random sampling method. A semi structured questionnaire was framed to collect data. Among other findings, the study revealed that there is no significant difference in the cyber media usage and consumption pattern of the male and the female students. The Null hypotheses is accepted and the alternative hypothesis is rejected. Other null hypotheses that there is no difference among sexes on the importance of career counseling and there are no differences among sexes on their sources of career information are accepted. While on the most influential factor for career choice the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted.
Keywords :
Cyber media, careers, career choices, education, Nizwa, Omani youth
