Vocationalism in Higher Education: Explanations from Social Theory.

Roemer, Robert E.

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ERIC Number: EJ244182

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981

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Vocationalism in Higher Education: Explanations from Social Theory.

Roemer, Robert E.

Review of Higher Education, v4 n2 p23-46 Win 1981

A study is described that shows how three different social theories might explain the growth of vocational interests among undergraduate students during the 1970s. Changes in undergraduate degree choices between the years 1970-71 and 1977-78 are described for all students and for men and women considered separately. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Career Planning, Competence, Competition, Education Work Relationship, Higher Education, Job Skills, Majors (Students), Social Exchange Theory, Social Influences, Student Characteristics, Trend Analysis, Undergraduate Study, Vocational Interests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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