Abstract
Why females choose a career path is a stimulating question among social educators. Consequently, this study investigated the role of some intrinsic, extrinsic, and interpersonal variables in shaping the choice of career of female undergraduates. An Online Career Choice Survey questionnaire was administered to 1440 first to fifth-year female undergraduates randomly selected from Obafemi Awolowo University. Data obtained were subjected to ordinal logistic regression and descriptive analysis. Two intrinsic factors; prestige and personal interest were found to play a huge role in the choice of career. Among extrinsic factors, females were more likely to choose a career path that offers career advancement through training. Gender stereotypes and societal expectations as pro-jected by the media was a key interpersonal factor that could shape present-day career paths for young women. Taken together, these results bring forth the need for stakeholders in the educational system (teachers, counselors, principals) to provide career and professional development opportu-nities periodically to enable female students to make informed career decisions. Finally, given the huge influence of media in shaping future aspirations, there is a dire need for the media to portray women in traditionally male-dominated careers.
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