EFFECT OF STUDENTS DISPOSITION ON THE CHOICE OF ACCOUNTING AS A SUBJECTS IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

This study adopted ex-post facto design to examine the effect of students’ disposition on the choice of accounting as a subject in private secondary schools in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. A sample of sixty (60) SS2 Accounting students were selected from private secondary schools using the proportionate and simple random sampling techniques. One instrument titled “Students disposition and choice of accounting subjects Questionnaire (SDCASQ) was used for data collection. The reliability of the questionnaire established using Cronbach Alpha ranged from .85 to .90. The hypotheses were tested using Simple Linear Regression Analysis at .05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that students personal interest, students’ perceived competence significantly influence the choice of accounting subjects in Calabar South of Cross River State, Nigeria . It was concluded that the choice of accounting subject depend on students personal interest and students’ perceived competence . Based on the conclusion of the study, it was recommended that school administrators should develop educational workshops and mentorship programs that build students' competencies, interest in accounting that can help demystify the subject and enhance their confidence in their abilities.