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Direct linkWaller, Byron – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2006
This study investigated the application of the social-cognitive career theory (SCCT) (Lent, Brown, & Hackett, 1994) to the math interest and choice intentions of non-traditional African-American college student population. The associations between the social-cognitive constructs were examined to identify their relation to math interest and choice…
Descriptors: African American Students, College Students, Student Interests, Nontraditional Students
Distinguishing Characteristics of the Life Roles of Worker, Student, and Homemaker for Young Adults.
Peer reviewedRooney, Gail S. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1983
Determined whether three life roles of student, worker, and homemaker would be distinguished by career and achievement motivation. A survey of high school graduates (N=212) showed that generally students had higher level career and education aspirations and homemakers had higher social approval values. Characterizations of workers were less…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Attribution Theory, High School Graduates, High Schools
