Review of Related Literature and Studies

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
There are different factors that affect students choice of course in

college. 1One of this is family related factors. Studies revealed that Filipino
immigrants and non-immigrants rely heavily on their familys decisionmaking. Students cope by following their parents advice. They also have to
cope with an expectation of financially supporting the family upon
completing their education. Studies from other Asian countries also show
parents impact in decision making of students when it comes to students
course preference.
Furthermore, it is reported that parents are deeply
involved and influential to their high-achieving childrens college choices.

The report also found open houses, dialogue with college friends, alumni,
and admitted-student programs are extremely influential to students. The
report claimed these sources are not well known, but very powerful to
students decision making for their college. The study also found 26% of
sampled students paid a specialist or advisor during the college decision
process. The studies presented are important to the present study since the
studies explain the importance of taking parents advice and permission in
choosing a college course.
3
Respect for family is one of the most influential factors that impact
Filipino students career decision. It is concurred that Out of respect and

loyalty, it may not be appropriate to express personal desires; rather, one
may alter ones interests to maintain harmony. As a sign of respect, Filipino
children want to do well for the sake of the family, follow parents advice
about choosing a job or major in college and lastly, make sacrifices for the
family.
Saysay, Karen-Lyn. (2011). A qualitative study on Pilipino Americans students relative to their high school success
and career choices. Published Dissertation. Faculty of the USC Rossier School of Education, University of Southern
California. Proquest. UMI number 346610. [January 21, 2013]
2
Haerne, Lipman. (2009). The rules have changed: How the parent-student team picks the perfect college. [January
23, 2013].
3
Finlayson, Kathy. (2009). Perceptions of career Technical Education by Middle School and High School Counselors
and the Effect of these Perceptions on Student Choice of Career and Educational Planning. A published Dissertation.
Union University. Published by UMI Dissertation Publishing, copyright by Proquest LLC.[December 15, 2012]
For practicality reasons, it is also reported that parents usually encourage
careers that will not cost much money, but at the same time, are stable
sources of income. Careers in nursing, accounting, and engineering are
highly popular for Filipino families. These writings discuss that the family
decides in what college course students should take is also associated with
the financial status of the family.
4
Aside from family related factors, economic factors which includes the
employability and availability of job in the future is also considered by

students. Employability, i.e., the realistic feasibility of being employed in a
stable job, then becomes an important factor in career decision-making.
Coming from a collective culture, immigrant parents and children seek
careers that will support the whole family. Moreover, it is found that Asian
American men and women tend to be more interested in technical fields, the
physical sciences, and non-enterprising business positions over artistic,
social, or socially interactive business careers.
5
Students are expected to research their future options and investigate
the world of work in relation to self-knowledge and use that information to

make informed career decisions. High school, students are expected to
create strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction by
modifying their educational plans to support their career goals, to evaluate
and update their career-planning portfolios, and to apply academic and
employment readiness skills through programs such as work-based learning.
Leong, F.T.L., Kao, E.M., Lee, S. (2004). The relationship between family dynamics and career interests among
Chinese Americans and European Americans. Journal of Career Assessment 12(1), 65-84.
5
Tennessee Department of Education (2001). School Counseling and Career Guide Standards. [January 7, 2013]

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

There are different factors that affect students choice of course in

Furthermore, it is reported that parents are deeply

involved and influential to their high-achieving childrens college choices.

Filipino students career decision. It is concurred that Out of respect and

For practicality reasons, it is also reported that parents usually encourage

employability and availability of job in the future is also considered by

Students are expected to research their future options and investigate

the world of work in relation to self-knowledge and use that information to

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