Reasons for Entering College and Academic and Vocational Preferences.

Gordon, Virginia N.

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ERIC Number: EJ268087

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Sep

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Reasons for Entering College and Academic and Vocational Preferences.

Gordon, Virginia N.

Journal of College Student Personnel, v23 n5 p371-77 Sep 1982

Explored the relationships between students' (N=305) reasons for enrolling in college as measured by the Educational Participation Scale and their vocational and educational preferences as measured by the Vocational Preference Inventory. Results suggested relationships may exist between students' educational and vocational preferences and motivations for attending college. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Age Differences, College Students, Enrollment, Higher Education, Learning Motivation, Nontraditional Students, School Holding Power, Student Motivation, Student Recruitment, Vocational Interests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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