Career Maturity and Metacognition of Higher Secondary Students

Career maturity refers to an individual’s readiness and ability to make informed, realistic career decisions and effectively manage career development tasks. Metacognition refers to being aware of and understanding how you think and learn. A researcher conducted a study focusing on career maturity and metacognition. The study aimed to assess the overall level of career maturity, investigate differences based on gender, locality, and academic stream, and examine the correlation between career maturity and metacognitive awareness. For this purpose, a random sample of 200 students was selected from Kalyani University Experimental High School in Nadia. To gather data, the researcher designed a self-developed questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale. The validity of the tool was ensured by the expert assistance. For data analysis, statistical methods such as Mean, Standard Deviation, t-test, and Pearson’s product-moment correlation were used. The findings indicated notable variations in career maturity based on gender, geographic location, and academic discipline. Furthermore, there was a strong positive relationship between career maturity and metacognitive abilities. Keywords: Career Maturity, Metacognition, Higher Secondary