International Journal of
Psychology and Counselling

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Psychol. Couns.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2499
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 223

Full Length Research Paper

Career decision making among young adults in Ghanaian secondary schools using super’s career choice theory as a lens

Alfred Alunga Anovunga
  • Alfred Alunga Anovunga
  • Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Education, Winneba, Winneba, Ghana.
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John N-yelbi
  • John N-yelbi
  • Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Education, Winneba, Winneba, Ghana.
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Joseph Akpadago
  • Joseph Akpadago
  • Department of Education, St. John Bosco’s College of Education, Navrongo, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 01 May 2021
  •  Accepted: 25 June 2021
  •  Published: 31 July 2021

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