Guidance and counseling provision at higher secondary school level in district Skardu, Pakistan

Abstract

This current study was intended for the determinations of guidance and counseling provision at the higher secondary school level in Skardu district. The primary objective was to know the current status of guidance and counseling provision at higher secondary level within the district Skardu, while also pinpointing areas that require enhancement. The assessment encompasses various aspects such as the availability, accessibility, and effectiveness of these services. The main focused goals of this study were included determining extent of counseling and guidance services available at the higher secondary level, assessing the utilization of the counseling services at this level and also the demand for counseling and guidance among higher secondary students in Skardu. This research was followed a quantitative approach, utilizing self-structured questionnaires and employing a descriptive survey design. Data analysis were involved the systematically applying the logical and statistical techniques to summarized, evaluate and described the collected data. Based on the findings, the need assessment was offer recommendations and actionable insights aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of counseling and guidance services for the higher secondary school’s students in the district Skardu.