• Leena Jethwa
• Dr.Sheeja Thomas
• Dr. Shailaja Pawar

Abstract: The present study examines the relationship between school environment and career maturity of higher secondary school students. Adolescence is a critical stage in which students make significant academic and career decisions, and career maturity—reflecting readiness to make informed and realistic choices—is influenced by both personal and contextual factors. The school environment, including teacher support, peer interactions, academic climate, guidance and counselling services, and co-curricular activities, plays a pivotal role in shaping students’ attitudes, decision-making abilities, and career preparedness. A total of 100 students (50 males and 50 females) from various higher secondary schools in Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh, were selected as the sample. Data were collected using the Career Maturity Scale constructed by Nirmala Gupta (2013), based on five dimensions—self-evaluation, professional knowledge, goal selection, planning, and problem-solving ability—and referencing the Career Maturity Inventory (Crites, 1973, 1974a, 1974b). The School Environment Inventory developed by K. S. Mishra (2013) was used to assess perceptions of school climate, including creative stimulation, cognitive encouragement, acceptance, permissiveness, rejection, and control. Analysis using Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient revealed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.519, p < 0.01) between school environment and career maturity, indicating that students who perceive a supportive and resourceful school environment exhibit higher career maturity. The study highlights the need to foster positive school climates and structured guidance programs to enhance students’ career development and decision-making abilities.

Career Maturity, School Environment, Higher Secondary Students, Career Guidance, Adolescents

"Relationship between School Environment and Career Maturity of Higher Secondary School Students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.b490-b495, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510168.pdf

"Relationship between School Environment and Career Maturity of Higher Secondary School Students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppb490-b495, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510168.pdf