Level of Self-Concept and Job Satisfaction of Guidance Counsellors in Enugu State Nigeria

Abstract

This study sought to find out the level of self-concept and job satisfaction of counselors in secondary schools in Enugu state, Nigeria. At the same time to know if the self concept of counselors is related to their job satisfaction. In carrying out this study, three research questions were generated. Two sets of questionnaires were used to collect data. A total of 218 counsellors were sampled, through proportionate stratified random sampling technique out of 640 counsellors in secondary schools in Enugu state Nigeria. Mean ratings and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient were used to provide answers to the research questions, while t test was used in testing the hypotheses. The findings showed that the levels of self-concept and job satisfaction among counselors were low regardless of experience. It was also found out that the self-concept of counselors has a low correlation with their job satisfaction. Based on the above findings, it was concluded that counselors have low self-concepts and as a result were not satisfied with their jobs. It was recommended that Government should help to create awareness on the need to recognize counsellors to help boast their self-concept, thereby improving their satisfaction with their job.