Occupations, Role Characteristics, and Intergenerational Transmission.

Spenner, Kenneth I.

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ERIC Number: EJ241880

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Publication Date: 1981-Feb

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Occupations, Role Characteristics, and Intergenerational Transmission.

Spenner, Kenneth I.

Sociology of Work and Occupations, v8 n1 p89-112 Feb 1981

Analysis of correlations in role relationships involving parent occupation and child's career choice and occupational aspiration were made to determine which characteristics of occupations play a part in intergenerational role transmission. Requirements and rewards were found to be the salient features. (Author/SK)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Correlation, Occupational Aspiration, Occupational Information, Occupational Mobility, Parent Influence, Role Models, Social Status, Social Stratification, Socioeconomic Status

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Language: English

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