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Tokar, David M.; Thompson, Mindi N.; Plaufcan, Melissa R.; Williams, Christine M. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2007
This study extended the research on Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT; [Lent, R. W., Brown, S. D., & Hackett, G. (1994). Toward a unifying social cognitive theory of career and academic interest, choice, and performance. "Journal of Vocational Behavior," 45, 79-122]) by examining the contributions of 3 person inputs (personality, gender, and…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Psychological Evaluation, Social Behavior, Sex Role
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Hirschfeld, Robert R.; Thomas, Chris H.; Lankau, Melenie J. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2006
To extend research on fundamental motivational orientations into a new domain, we explored the achievement (positive) and avoidance (negative) orientations of formal organization-based mentors and proteges as joint predictors of personal learning experienced by both parties. We also examined the extent of mentoring functions provided by mentors as…
Descriptors: Mentors, Goal Orientation, Achievement, Hypothesis Testing