Psychological Stages of Careers in Engineering: An Expectancy Theory Taxonomy.

Kopelman, Richard E.

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ERIC Number: EJ160248

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Publication Date: 1977

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Psychological Stages of Careers in Engineering: An Expectancy Theory Taxonomy

Kopelman, Richard E.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, 10, 3, 270-284, Jun 77

Expectancy and value scores from 376 engineers were used to develop a taxonomy of nine psychological categories, these being differentially related to motivation and satisfaction. Static and longitudinal analyses over four years revealed significant relationships between age, prior category, and organizational reward practices. (Author)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Developmental Stages, Engineering, Expectancy Tables, Models, Psychological Patterns, Psychological Studies, Research Projects, Vocational Maturity

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